Gubernatorial elections, 2010
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| Gubernatorial elections in 2010 |
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In 15 of the seats up for election, the incumbent cannot run again because of term limits, leaving 22 seats guaranteed to be open to non-incumbents. Of the incumbent but limited-out governors, 8 are Democratic and 7 are Republican. (One of the term-limited governors, Dave Freudenthal in Wyoming, may challenge his state's term limits law.)
- Democratic governors who are limited-out are John Baldacci (Maine), Jennifer Granholm (Michigan), Bill Richardson (New Mexico), Brad Henry (Oklahoma), Ted Kulongoski (Oregon), Ed Rendell (Pennsylvania), Phil Bredesen (Tennessee) and Dave Freudenthal (Wyoming).
- Republican governors who are limited-out are Bob Riley (Alabama), Arnold Schwarzenegger (California), Sonny Perdue (Georgia), Linda Lingle (Hawaii), Donald Carcieri (Rhode Island), Mark Sanford (South Carolina), and Mike Rounds (South Dakota).
Some incumbent governors who are not limited-out are not running for re-election. In mid-November 2009, it is estimated that six incumbent governors who could run again (two Democrats and four Republicans) are voluntarily choosing not to seek re-election.
- Democratic governors who are voluntarily choosing not to run for re-election are Mark Parkinson (Kansas) and Jim Doyle (Wisconsin).
- Republican governors who could run again, but have said they will not, are Jodi Rell (Connecticut), Charlie Crist (Florida), Tim Pawlenty (Minnesota) and Jim Douglas (Vermont).
With the six incumbents who are choosing not to run for re-election, and the 15 incumbents who are not legally able to run again, 21 of the 37 gubernatorial races in 2009 will feature faces that, if not altogether fresh to politics, are fresh to gubernatorial campaigns.
Alabama
- See also: Alabama gubernatorial election, 2010
The date of the gubernatorial primary is June 1. The primary run-off date is July 13. June 1 is the deadline for filing nominating signatures.
Incumbent Republican Governor Bob Riley will not be running because he is limited-out.
Democratic
- Artur Davis.
Republican
- Bradley Byrne
- Bill Johnson
Alaska
- See also: Alaska gubernatorial election, 2010
August 24 is the date of the gubernatorial primary. June 1 is the deadline for filing nominating petitions.
Democratic
Republican
- Incumbent Sean Parnell.
Arizona
- See also: Arizona gubernatorial election, 2010
August 24 is the date of the gubernatorial primary. May 26 is the deadline for nominating petitions.
Democratic
- Terry Goddard, Arizona's current attorney general.[1]
Republican
- Incumbent Jan Brewer
- John Munger, a former chair of the Arizona Republican Party, has announced his candidacy.[1]
- Vernon Parker, Mayor of Paradise Valley, has launched an exploratory campaign.[1]
- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Although he is not in the race, he has been listed in polls and done well.[2]
- Dean Martin, Arizona state treasurer.
Arkansas
- See also: Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2010
The primary election date is May 18. The deadline for submitting nominating signatures is April 18, 2010.
Democratic
- Incumbent Mike Beebe
Republican
California
- See also: California gubernatorial election, 2010
The primary election date for candidates for Governor of California is June 8, 2010. The nominating signature deadline is February 25, 2010.
American Independent
Democratic
- Gavin Newsom announced on October 30, 2009 that he is withdrawing from the race.[3]
- Jerry Brown is expected to announce that he is running, but has not yet done so.
Green
Peace and Freedom
- Stewart Alexander
- Carlos Alvarez
- Mohammad Arif
Republican
Libertarian
Independent
Colorado
- See also: Colorado gubernatorial election, 2010
August 10, 2010 is the primary election date. March 29 is the deadline for filing nominating signatures.
Democratic
- Incumbent Bill Ritter
Republican
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2010
The primary election is on August 10, 2010. July 6 is the deadline for filing nominating signatures.
Republican incumbent Jodi Rell surprised political observers in early November 2009 with her announcement that she would not seek re-election.[4]
Democratic
- Susan Bysiewicz. A Quinnipiac Poll taken in November 2009 indicated that of six potential Democratic Party candidates for the nomination, Bysiewicz leads the pack with 26% favoring her candidacy.[4]
- Ned Lamont has been mentioned as a candidate.[4]
- New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr., who ran against Gov. Rell in 2006, said in November 2009 that he would not seek the seat in 2010. He spent a record $5.6 million in his unsuccessful 2006 bid.[5]
Republican
- Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele is thought to be interested in the race. Incumbent Rell has said that she will support him over other Republicans, should he run.[6]
Georgia
- See also: Georgia gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Former governor Roy Barnes
- Attorney General Thurbert Baker
Republican
Florida
- See also: Florida gubernatorial election, 2010
Florida's gubernatorial primary is on August 24. June 18 is the deadline for filing nomination papers.
Democratic
- Alex Sink, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, is likely to run for the Democratic Party's nomination.
Republican
- Bill McCollum, Florida's attorney general, is likely to run for the Republican nomination
Hawaii
- See also: Hawaii gubernatorial election, 2010
Incumbent governor Linda Lingle is limited-out.
The major parties hold nominating conventions in May to choose their candidates. Minor parties hold their nominating conventions in July.
The state's primary is on September 18.
Democratic
Republican
- Duke Aiona, the current lieutenant governor, is running.
Idaho
- See also: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
- Incumbent Butch Otter
- Rex Rammell
- Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman
Illinois
- See also: Illinois gubernatorial election, 2010
The Illinois gubernatorial primary is on February 2, 2010.
Democratic
- Incumbent Pat Quinn
- Dan Hynes
Republican
Iowa
- See also: Iowa gubernatorial election, 2010
The Iowa gubernatorial primary is on June 8. March 19 is the deadline for nominating petitions.
Democratic
- Incumbent Chet Culver
Republican
- Terry Branstad
- Bob Vander Plaats
Kansas
- See also: Kansas gubernatorial election, 2010
The Kansas gubernatorial primary is on August 3.
Democratic
- Incumbent Mark Parkinson
Republican
- Sam Brownback
Maine
- See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Incumbent John E. Baldacci
Republican
- Les Otten
Maryland
- See also: Maryland gubernatorial election, 2010
The primary election date for candidates for Governor of Maryland is September 14, 2010.
Democratic
Possible Democratic candidates are:
- Martin O'Malley, the current governor, who is considered likely to run for reelection.
- George Owings - Former State Veterans Affairs Secretary and former State House Majority Whip [7]
- Ralph Jaffe - Baltimore County political science teacher, 2002 and 2006 primary candidate, announced candidate [8]
Republican
Possible Republican candidates are:
- Robert Ehrlich.[9]
- Michael J. Pappas, Parliamentarian of the Maryland Republican Party and second Vice-Chair of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, formed an exploratory committee in December 2008.[10]
- Patrick McDonough, District 7 delegate from 1979-198 and from 2003-present.[11]
Massachusetts
Democratic
- Incumbent Deval Patrick
Republican
- Charlie Baker
Independent
- Tim Cahill
Michigan
- See also: Michigan gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
Minnesota
- See also: Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2010
Incumbent Tim Pawlenty said in June 2009 that he will not be running for a third term.[12]
Democratic
- Matt Entenza[12]
- R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis.
- Steve Kelley
Republican
Candidates mentioned for the GOP nod include:
- Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman
- Marty Seifert, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- State Representative Laura Brod
- State Representative Tom Emmer[13]
Nebraska
- See also: Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
- Incumbent Dave Heineman
Nevada
- See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2010
Nevada's primary election date is June 8, 2010. The deadline for submission of nominating signatures to qualify for the primary ballot is March 12, 2010.
The conventional wisdom is that incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons will not run for re-election.[14]
Democratic
- Rory Reid, Democratic Clark County Commissioner. Reid is the son of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Republican
- Brian Sandoval, who served previously as the Attorney General of Nevada.
- Mike Montandon[15]
Independent
Oscar Goodman, the Democratic mayor of Las Vegas, has indicated he may run as an Independent.
Polling
A Nevada News Bureau poll published on November 23, 2009 indicated that if Goodman runs as an Independent, he will pull more votes from Democrat Reid than from Republican Sandoval.[16]
New Hampshire
Democratic
Republican
New Mexico
- See also: New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
New York
- See also: New York gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Incumbent David Paterson
- Andrew Cuomo
Republican
Ohio
- See also: Ohio gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Incumbent Ted Strickland
Republican
- John Kasich
Oklahoma
- See also: Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Incumbent Brad Henry
Republican
Oregon
- See also: Oregon gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Former governor John Kitzhaber
- Bill Bradbury
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democratic
Republican
Rhode Island
Democratic
- Patrick Lynch
- Frank Caprio
Republican
Independent
- Lincoln Chafee
South Carolina
Democratic
- Vincent Sheheen, a state senator.
- Robert Ford, a state senator.
- Henry Ott may run.[17]
- Jim Rex, the South Carolina Superintendent of Education, announced his candidacy on September 15.[18]
Republican
- J. Gresham Barrett is in the race for the GOP nod.[17]
- State House Representative Nikki Haley is in the race.[19]
- Henry McMaster, South Carolina's attorney general.
- Andre Bauer, the current Lieutenant Governor.
South Dakota
Incumbent Republican governor Mike Rounds is limited-out.
Democratic
Republican
Tennessee
- See also: Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
- Bill Haslam, Mayor of Knoxville
Texas
- See also: Texas gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
- Incumbent Rick Perry
- Kay Bailey Hutchison
Utah
- See also: Utah gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
- Incumbent Gary Herbert
Vermont
- See also: Vermont gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
Republican
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic
- Tom Barrett, Mayor of Milwaukee
Republican
- Mark Neumann
- Scott Walker
Wyoming
- See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2010
Incumbent Dave Freudenthal, a Democrat, is limited-out.
Democratic
Republican
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 KVOA, "With tax issue, Ariz. gov faces tough road in 2010", November 14, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "Election 2010: Arizona Governor Election", November 23, 2009
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "It's a small field of candidates for such a huge race", November 1, 2009
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Hartford Courant, "Quinnipiac Poll: Bysiewicz Leads Democratic Hopefuls", November 10, 2009
- ↑ Yale Daily News, "DeStefano rules out bid for governor", November 11, 2009
- ↑ Politics Daily, "Jodi Rell Decided Not to Run Again Even Though Her Numbers Were Improving", November 11, 2009
- ↑ Washington Post, "O'Malley Might Face Democratic Challenger", May 7, 2009
- ↑ 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election
- ↑ Ehrlich Portrait Unveiled In Annapolis, June 4, 2008
- ↑ PolitickerMD, "Pappas throws name in ring for governor", December 9, 2008
- ↑ Baltimore Sun, "McDonough says he would test waters of gubernatorial run", August 12, 2009
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Minnesota Public Radio, "Entenza says he'll spend millions on race"
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "2010 Minnesota Governor Primary", November 16, 2009
- ↑ Politics Daily, "Independent Would Shake Up Nevada's Governor Race", November 24, 2009
- ↑ Nevada News Bureau, "Nevada Teachers Union Endorses Rory Reid for Governor", November 21, 2009
- ↑ Nevada News Bureau, "Poll Shows Sandoval Benefiting in Three-Way Race for Governor", November 23, 2009
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Congressional Quarterly Politics, "Barrett Touts $300K Quarter for South Carolina Gov Bid", April 9, 2009
- ↑ "Exclusive: Rex moves toward run for governor" (Columbia The State article-August 6, 2009)
- ↑ Herald Online, "Rep. Haley announces bid to become state's first female governor", May 14, 2009
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