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Governor [[Phil Bredesen]] will be term-limited in 2010. One possible Democratic candidate is former Congressman and 2006 Senate nominee [[Harold Ford]]. [[Bill Frist]], former Senate Majority Leader, is considering running and all other potential Republican candidates have vowed to drop out if Frist runs.<ref>http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/dec/15/nashville-potential-candidates-wait-line-frist/?local Potential Canadates wait in line for Frist </ref> |
Governor [[Phil Bredesen]] will be term-limited in 2010. One possible Democratic candidate is former Congressman and 2006 Senate nominee [[Harold Ford]]. [[Bill Frist]], former Senate Majority Leader, is considering running and all other potential Republican candidates have vowed to drop out if Frist runs.<ref>http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/dec/15/nashville-potential-candidates-wait-line-frist/?local Potential Canadates wait in line for Frist </ref> |
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Republican U.S. Representative [[Zach Wamp]] of [[Tennessee's 3rd congressional district|the state's 3rd District]] has said he is interested in running for governor.<ref>http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=6412851&nav=0RYv Zach Wamp 'strongly considering' run for governor</ref> Congresswoman [[Marsha Blackburn]] may also run. |
Republican U.S. Representative [[Zach Wamp]] of [[Tennessee's 3rd congressional district|the state's 3rd District]] has said he is interested in running for governor.<ref>http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=6412851&nav=0RYv Zach Wamp 'strongly considering' run for governor</ref> Congresswoman [[Marsha Blackburn]] may also run. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is also considering a run for the Governor's mansion.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/dec/15/gop-officials-debate-run-for-governor/ |
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The United States gubernatorial elections of 2010 will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in 36 states, with 20 of the seats held by Democrats and 16 by Republicans.
Election summaries
Seventeen governors are prohibited from seeking re-election in 2010 due to term limits. Two governors, Bill Richardson of New Mexico and Janet Napolitano of Arizona, have been tapped to receive Cabinet-level appointments in the Barack Obama administration and are expected to resign in early 2009 pending confirmation by the United States Senate. Additional open seats are possible if any of the governors listed below dies, resigns, retires, or is denied re-nomination in his or her party's primary election.
Retiring or term-limited Democratic governors
Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas)
Governor Kathleen Sebelius will be term-limited in 2010.
Republican Senator Sam Brownback will run for this open seat. [1]
John Baldacci (Maine)
Governor John Baldacci will be term-limited in 2010.
Lynne Williams, who is Chair of the Green Party of the state has announced her candidacy. [2]
Steven Rowe, (D), Maine's Attorney General will run for governor as he is term limited in the role of Attorney General. [2]
Tom Allen, the former Congressman from Maine will not run for governor in 2010. [2]
Jennifer Granholm (Michigan)
Governor Jennifer Granholm will be term-limited in 2010.
Flint Mayor Don Williamson has announced his candidacy.[3] Other potential Democratic candidates include Lt. Governor John Cherry and state house speaker Andy Dillon.[4] Former Michigan State University football head coach George Perles is also considering running on the Democratic side[5] as is Macomb County sheriff Mark Hackel.[6] Cherry could get a head start if Granholm is offered and accepts a position within the Barack Obama administration.[7]
Potential Republican candidates include state Attorney General Mike Cox, who on November 6, 2008 filed papers to form an exploratory committee,[8] state Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, and U.S. Representatives Peter Hoekstra and Candice Miller.[9]
Brad Henry (Oklahoma)
Governor Brad Henry will be term-limited in 2010.
Congressman Dan Boren says he will not run for governor, and would likely run for his House seat again. [10]
Democrat Drew Edmondson, Oklahoma Attorney General is going to run for governor, giving up his Attorney General title. [11]
Senator Tom Coburn has ruled himself out of the race. [12]
One Republican candidate is Congresswoman Mary Fallin.[13] Another possible Republican candidate is Congressman Tom Cole.
Ted Kulongoski (Oregon)
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will be term limited in 2010.
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, a Democrat, has announced he will run in 2010.[14]
Republican Senator Gordon Smith[15] and Democrats John Kitzhaber, Steve Novice, and Peter Defazio have all been named as potential candidates, as well.
Ed Rendell (Pennsylvania)
Governor Ed Rendell will be term-limited in 2010.
US Representative Jim Gerlach (R) is considering a run. [16]
Phil Bredesen (Tennessee)
Governor Phil Bredesen will be term-limited in 2010. One possible Democratic candidate is former Congressman and 2006 Senate nominee Harold Ford. Bill Frist, former Senate Majority Leader, is considering running and all other potential Republican candidates have vowed to drop out if Frist runs.[17]
Republican U.S. Representative Zach Wamp of the state's 3rd District has said he is interested in running for governor.[18] Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn may also run. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is also considering a run for the Governor's mansion.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/dec/15/gop-officials-debate-run-for-governor/
Dave Freudenthal (Wyoming)
Governor Dave Freudenthal will be term-limited in 2010.
Democratic governors nominated to Cabinet positions
Janet Napolitano (Arizona)
Governor Janet Napolitano was nominated to become Secretary of Homeland Security and may be confirmed by the United States Senate in January 2009. Since Arizona does not have a lieutenant governor, Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer is first in the state's gubernatorial line of sucession and would become governor upon Napolitano's subsequent resignation. Brewer may seek a full term in 2010.
Potential Democratic candidates include Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and state Attorney General Terry Goddard.[19]
Bill Richardson (New Mexico)
Although Bill Richardson is term-limited in 2010, he is not expected to finish his current term. Instead Richardson will likely be confirmed Secretary of Commerce by the United States Senate in January 2009. If so Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish - already a candidate for governor in 2010 [20] - will become governor upon Richardson's subsequent resignation. She will be the first female governor of the state. In 2010, she may seek her first full term for governor.
Retiring or term-limited Republican governors
Bob Riley (Alabama)
Governor Bob Riley will be term-limited in 2010.
On June 4, 2008, businessman and 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Timothy James announced he would make another bid for governor in 2010.[21]
Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Artur Davis. [22]
Arnold Schwarzenegger (California)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be term-limited in 2010.
In July 2008, former Republican Congressman Tom Campbell filed papers to create an exploratory committee to raise money for a potential bid.[23] Several months later, state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced his intention to form an exploratory committee.[24]
Several Democratic candidates have already set up websites for the campaign. U.S Representative Loretta Sanchez established an exploratory committee in November 2005.[25] San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom formed his own exploratory committee in July 2008.[26] Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi has announced he will run. [27]
Sonny Perdue (Georgia)
Governor Sonny Perdue will be term-limited in 2010.
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine entered the race to replace Perdue in April 2008.[28] Sitting lieutenant governor Casey Cagle established his own exploratory committee in September 2008. [29] Freshman U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson had been mentioned as a potential candidate,[30] but he has announced that he will not run for governor and instead seek re-election to the Senate.[31]
On the Democratic side, former state Labor Commissioner, former State Adjutant General, and ex-Army Lieutenant General David Poythress announced his candidacy on August 26, 2008.[32]
Felix Camacho (Guam)
Governor Felix Camacho will be term-limited in 2010.
Linda Lingle (Hawaii)
Governor Linda Lingle will be term-limited in 2010.
Democratic Representative Neil Abercrombie is considering a run. [33] Other possible Democratic candidates include State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann.[34] A possible Republican candidate is Lt. Governor James Aiona.[35]
Dave Heineman (Nebraska)
Governor Dave Heineman will be term-limited in 2010.
Donald Carcieri (Rhode Island)
Governor Donald Carcieri will be term-limited in 2010.
Mark Sanford (South Carolina)
Governor Mark Sanford will be term-limited in 2010.
Potential Republican candidates include state Attorney General Henry McMaster and Congressman J. Gresham Barrett.[36]
Potential Democratic candidates include former state Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum and current state Superintendent of Education Jim Rex.[37]
Mike Rounds (South Dakota)
Governor Mike Rounds will be term-limited in 2010.
Democratic governors who may seek re-election
Mike Beebe (Arkansas)
Governor Mike Beebe may seek a second term in 2010.
Democrats hold all statewide offices as well as a supermajority in both houses of the Arkansas General Assembly. Arkansas limits its governors to two full terms; thus, Beebe would be ineligible to seek a third term in 2014.
Bill Ritter (Colorado)
Governor Bill Ritter may seek a second term in 2010. Outgoing Republican Congressman, Tom Tancredo is reported to be seriously weighing a bid for Governor.[2]
Rod Blagojevich (Illinois)
Governor Rod Blagojevich may seek a third term in 2010, although it is possible his second term could be cut short due to various ethical issues.[38] On December 9,2008, Blagojevich was arrested, which makes him running for re-election very unlikely. It is likely Blagojevich will either resign or be impeached. Should this occur Lt. Governor Pat Quinn will become governor and may run for a full term.
Chet Culver (Iowa)
Governor Chet Culver may seek a second term in 2010.
Martin O'Malley (Maryland)
Governor Martin O'Malley may seek a second term in 2010. O'Malley is considered to be particularly vulnerable for a Democrat running in Maryland, a Fox 5/The Washington Times/Rasmussen Reports poll in January of 2008, showed O'Malley as having a lower approval rating than Republican President George W. Bush, partly because of $1.4 billion in taxes, he received a 33 percent job-approval rating compared to Bush's 36 percent job-approval rating. [39]
Republican ex-governor Bob Ehrlich, whom O'Malley defeated in 2006 said on June 4 2008 that he would not announce whether or not he would run in 2010 until December 2008 or possibly after.[40] Other possible Republican candidates include Attorney Mike Pappas and State Senator Andy Harris.[3]
Deval Patrick (Massachusetts)
Governor Deval Patrick may seek a second term in 2010. Patrick may not run for re-election due to his various difficulties in office, and in part due to the election of personal friend, Senator Barack Obama to the Presidency, where Patrick could get an appointment to a Cabinet Position.
Former Lieutenant Governor and 2006 Republican Gubernatorial nominee Kerry Healey, is considered a likely candidate, Healey when asked about a possible run told PolitickerMA.com, "I'm not closing the door." Another possible candidate for the Republicans is Jim Ogonowski . [41]
One candidate has already announced his candidacy for Governor, Independent and 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate, Christy Mihos. [citation needed]
John Lynch (New Hampshire)
Governor John Lynch may seek a fourth two year term in 2010 (New Hampshire holds its gubernatorial elections every 2 years instead of the normal 4). There is talk that outgoing Sen. John Sununu may challenge Lynch.[4]
David Paterson (New York)
Governor David Paterson has announced he will seek a first full term in 2010. [42] New York does not have term limits.
Ted Strickland (Ohio)
Governor Ted Strickland may seek a second term in 2010.
John de Jongh (United States Virgin Islands)
Governor John de Jongh may seek a second term in 2010.
Jim Doyle (Wisconsin)
Governor Jim Doyle will likely seek a third term in 2010.
Doyle was re-elected in 2006 by a margin of 53% to 45%. He has changed his website to www.jimdoyle2010.com. Doyle has not yet announced if he will run for a third term. He may have a challenge from the GOP, due to some approval ratings.
Republican governors who may seek re-election
Sarah Palin (Alaska)
The highest-profile Democrat in Alaska, former Governor Tony Knowles, lost his last two statewide elections, including a run against Palin in 2006.
Jodi Rell (Connecticut)
Governor Jodi Rell may seek a second full term in 2010. in August 2008 she told reporters she would be filing an exploratory committee for a re-election bid. [43]
Charlie Crist (Florida)
Governor Charlie Crist may seek a second term in 2010.
Butch Otter (Idaho)
Governor Butch Otter may seek a second term in 2010.
A former lieutenant governor and Congressman, Otter won a closer-than-expected open seat race in 2006 against Democrat Jerry Brady with 52.67% of the vote. Brady, who was the Democratic nominee in 2002 as well, will be 74 in 2010 and is reportedly not interested in a third consecutive gubernatorial run[44].
Twin Falls businessman W. Lane Startin announced that he was forming an exploratory committee to run as a Democrat but dropped out of consideration in November 2008, stating "a statewide race will not be viable for me in this upcoming cycle."[45] Boise Mayor David H. Bieter has been mentioned a possible Democratic candidate[46], but thus far as not publicly indicated any interest in the race.
Tim Pawlenty (Minnesota)
Governor Tim Pawlenty may seek a third term in 2010.
Pawlenty was re-elected by a margin of 47% to 46% in the closest gubernatorial election in 2006, with a third party candidate picking up 6.4%.
Jim Gibbons (Nevada)
Governor Jim Gibbons may seek a second term in 2010.
As of November, his approval rating is 40%, with 45% disapproving.[5] If this trend continues, he could face a very difficult re-election contest.
A factor that may influence Gibbons' decision to run and his statewide popularity is a scandal involving a divorce from his wife, Dawn. She alleges that he was unfaithful to her; he denies the accusations. The FBI is also investigating possible irregularities in Gibbons' personal finances. [47]
Rick Perry (Texas)
Governor Rick Perry is seeking a third full term in 2010.[48]
After serving almost two years as the state's lieutenant governor, Perry assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-Governor George W. Bush resigned to become president. Perry was re-elected to his second full term in 2006 with only 39% of the vote in an election featuring four major candidates considered to be one of the most bizarre in the state's history.
Texas is one of the most heavily Republican states in the country, and its voters tend to be strongly conservative. However, the continuing growth of Texas' black and Hispanic populations, as well as migration to the state from other parts of the country, including California, due to a burgeoning job market have added somewhat to the state's base of Democratic voters.
At the conclusion of his present term, Perry will have been in office for 10 years, which would make him the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Texas does not have term limits for its governors; thus, Perry is able to run for re-election in 2010, and would be 60 years old at that time. However, Perry's incumbency may work against him; voters may simply be tired of him and want a change – Rick Perry's approval ratings have remained generally low in recent years.
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, who was rumored as a Perry opponent in 2006 but declined to run, is considering challenging Perry in the Republican primary. [49] On December 4,2008, Hutchinson filed papers to set up an exploratory committee, potentially setting up a primary contest.[50] Larry Kilgore who promotes the secession of Texas from the United States announced his election bid[51]. Kilgore placed second in the 2006 Republican primary gubernatorial election and second in the 2008 Republican primary United States Senate election.
Of many possible Democrats, Houston Mayor Bill White appears to be considering a possible run. [52]
2006 Independent candidate Kinky Friedman has expressed possible interest in running as a Democrat in 2010 as well.[53]
The state's last Democratic governor, the late Ann Richards, was elected in 1990. She lost her bid for a second term in 1994 to George W. Bush.
Jim Douglas (Vermont)
Governor Jim Douglas may seek a fifth two year term in 2010. (The Governors of Vermont and New Hampshire, unlike the other 48 states, serve two-year terms.)
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