2010 United States gubernatorial elections: Difference between revisions
→Predictions: fix Connecticut color on RCP |
|||
| Line 64: | Line 64: | ||
<!--SD-->|<span style="color:#44f;">New Hampshire<br/> |
<!--SD-->|<span style="color:#44f;">New Hampshire<br/> |
||
<!--DF-->|<span style="color:#44f;">New Mexico<br/>New York<br/>Oregon<br /></span> |
<!--DF-->|<span style="color:#44f;">New Mexico<br/>New York<br/>Oregon<br /></span> |
||
<!--LD-->|<span style="color:#f22;">Arizona<br |
<!--LD-->|<span style="color:#f22;">Arizona<br>Connecticut<br>Hawaii<br><font style="color:#44f;">Maine<br>Maryland<br>Massachusetts<br/><span style="color:#f22;">Rhode Island*<br/> |
||
<!--TO-->|<font style="color:#f22;">California<br/><font style="color:#44f;">Colorado<br>Illinois<br><font style="color:#f22;">Minnesota<br><font style="color:#44f;">Ohio<br><font style="color:#f22;">Vermont<br><font style="color:#44f;">Wisconsin<br/> |
<!--TO-->|<font style="color:#f22;">California<br/><font style="color:#44f;">Colorado<br>Illinois<br><font style="color:#f22;">Minnesota<br><font style="color:#44f;">Ohio<br><font style="color:#f22;">Vermont<br><font style="color:#44f;">Wisconsin<br/> |
||
<!--LR-->|<font style="color:#f22;">Florida<br>Georgia<br><font style="color:#44f;">Michigan<br><font style="color:#f22;">Nevada<br><font style="color:#44f;">Pennsylvania<br>Tennessee<br/><font style="color:#f22;">Texas</font> |
<!--LR-->|<font style="color:#f22;">Florida<br>Georgia<br><font style="color:#44f;">Michigan<br><font style="color:#f22;">Nevada<br><font style="color:#44f;">Pennsylvania<br>Tennessee<br/><font style="color:#f22;">Texas</font> |
||
Revision as of 17:39, 12 April 2010
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
No issues specified. Please specify issues, or remove this template. |
 | ||
| ||
|
| ||
 2010 gubernatorial elections: Democratic incumbent Retiring Democrat Republican incumbent Retiring Republican No election | ||
The United States gubernatorial elections will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in 37 states and two territories. Of the 39 elections total to be held, currently 20 seats are held by Democratic incumbents and 19 by Republican incumbents.
Of the Democratic held governorships up for election in 2010, 8 are held by incumbents who are term-limited, while 4 others are voluntarily choosing not to seek election or re-election.[1] Of the Republican held governorships up for election in 2010, 8 are held by incumbents who are term-limited, while 4 others are voluntarily choosing not to seek re-election.
These elections will coincide with the elections for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives as well as other state and local elections.
Predictions
The following seats are considered safe in all current predictions:
- Democratic: Arkansas
- Republican: Nebraska
| Source | Safe Democratic | Likely Democratic | Leans Democratic | Tossup | Leans Republican | Likely Republican | Safe Republican |
| The Cook Political Report (updates) as of April 01, 2010 |
New Hampshire New York |
New Mexico Oregon |
Maine Maryland |
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Iowa Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Vermont Wisconsin |
Alabama Michigan Oklahoma Tennessee |
Kansas South Carolina South Dakota Utah Wyoming |
Alaska Idaho |
| The Rothenberg Political Report (updates) as of March 19, 2010 |
New Hampshire New York |
New Mexico Oregon |
California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Maine Maryland Rhode Island* Vermont |
Arizona Colorado Florida Massachusetts Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin |
Georgia Iowa Kansas Michigan Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wyoming |
Alabama Nevada South Carolina |
Alaska Idaho South Dakota Utah |
| The Swing State Project (updates) as of February 16, 2010 |
New Hampshire New York |
Maryland New Mexico Oregon |
California Hawaii Maine |
Arizona Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin |
Georgia Iowa Oklahoma Tennessee Texas |
Alabama South Carolina South Dakota Utah Wyoming |
Alaska Idaho Kansas |
| Real Clear Politics (updates) as of April 9, 2010 |
New Hampshire |
New Mexico New York Oregon |
Arizona Connecticut Hawaii Maine Maryland Massachusetts Rhode Island* |
California Colorado Illinois Minnesota Ohio Vermont Wisconsin |
Florida Georgia Michigan Nevada Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas |
Alabama Iowa Oklahoma South Carolina Wyoming |
Alaska Idaho Kansas South Dakota Utah |
| Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball (updates) as of March 26, 2010 |
Hawaii New Hampshire New York Oregon |
Illinois New Mexico Rhode Island* |
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Vermont |
Alabama Florida Georgia Iowa Michigan Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Texas Wisconsin |
Tennessee Wyoming |
Alaska Idaho Kansas Utah | |
| CQ Politics (updates) as of April 7, 2010 |
Hawaii New Hampshire New Mexico New York |
California Illinois Maine Maryland Oregon |
Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada Ohio Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin |
Alabama Arizona Georgia Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas |
Alaska Idaho Kansas South Dakota |
Utah Wyoming | |
| Campaign Diaries (updates) as of March 18, 2010 |
New Hampshire | Maryland New Mexico New York Oregon |
California Hawaii Illinois Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont |
Arizona Colorado Connecticut Florida Michigan Minnesota Nevada Ohio Wisconsin |
Alabama Georgia Iowa Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wyoming |
Alaska Kansas South Carolina South Dakota Utah |
Idaho |
* Leans Independent due to former Senator Lincoln Chafee's entry into the race.
Election summaries
Sixteen governors are prohibited from seeking re-election in 2010 due to term limits. 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
Bill Ritter (Colorado)
Governor Bill Ritter will not seek re-election for a second term.[2] He was elected with 57% of the vote in 2006. Following Ritter's announcement, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper announced his candidacy.[3]
Announced Republican candidates include former Congressman Scott McInnis and businessman Dan Maes.[4]
Mark Parkinson (Kansas)
Governor Kathleen Sebelius was term-limited in 2010.[5] President Barack Obama nominated Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services[6] and was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 28, 2009. Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson was sworn in as governor the same day but has stated that he will not run for a full term in 2010.[7] State Senator Tom Holland announced in February 2010 that he would be running for the Democratic nomination.[8] Democrats Herbert West III and Marty Mork are considered longshot candidates.[8]
Retiring Republican United States Senator Sam Brownback has announced and filed papers to run for Governor of Kansas.[9] Brownback is considered to be the front-runner for the Republican nomination,[10] and currently the gubernatorial race in Kansas is rated as "likely Republican" by the non-partisan Cook Political Report.[11]
John Baldacci (Maine)
Governor John Baldacci will be term-limited in 2010.
The race to replace Baldacci has attracted a number of Democrats to the race. Currently, Senate President Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell,[12] former Attorney General Steven Rowe,[13][14] business owner Rosa Scarcelli,[15][16] former Mayor of Biddeford Donna Dion,[17][18] and State Representative Dawn Hill[19] have all made their candidacies official. Most observers consider either Rowe or Mitchell the front runners for the nomination.
Not having a Republican in the Governor's mansion for 16 years, the Republican field has also produced a large number of candidates. State Senator from Cornville and 2006 candidate for governor Peter Mills,[20][21][22] President and CEO of Maine & Company Matt Jacobson,[23][24] Mayor of Waterville Paul LePage,[25][26][27] founder of American Skiing Company Les Otten,[28][29] and business owner Bruce Poliquin[30][31] have all made their candidacies official. Steve Abbott, Chief of Staff to Senator Susan Collins is also widely expected to enter the race.[32][33]
Lynne Williams, former party chair of the Green Independent Party has announced that she will run.[34]
Jennifer Granholm (Michigan)
Governor Jennifer Granholm will be term-limited in 2010.[35]
On the Republican side, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox,[36] Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard,[37][38] Michigan State Senator Tom George,[39] U.S. Representative Peter Hoekstra,[40] Fomer Huron County Commissioner Timothy Rujan,[41] and businessman Rick Snyder[42] have announced their candidacies. Local and national polling indicate that Cox and Hoekstra are the front-runners for the Republican nomination and defeat most of their potential Democratic opponents in the 2010 gubernatorial election by comfortable margins.[43][44][45][46]
On the Democratic side, state Representative Alma Wheeler Smith, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and state House Speaker Andy Dillon are running.[47]
Bill Richardson (New Mexico)
Governor Bill Richardson will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish (D) has announced she will run.[48]
PR Firm owner Doug Turner,[49] Dona Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez,[50] State Representative Janice Arnold-Jones,[51] and former Republican party state chairman Allen Weh[52] have filed to run.
David Paterson (New York)
Governor David Paterson originally announced he would seek a first full term in 2010.[53] Paterson became Governor of New York when Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a prostitution scandal on March 17, 2008. He was likely to face a tough primary challenge from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who leads him in polling. Rick Lazio is a potential Republican challenger to incumbent Governor Paterson. Paterson announced on February 26, 2010, that he would not be a candidate in the Democratic primary.[54]
Brad Henry (Oklahoma)
Democratic Governor Brad Henry will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Two Democrats have announced their candidacies: state Attorney General Drew Edmondson,[55] and Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins, who would be Oklahoma's first female governor.[56]
Two Republicans have announced their candidacies: Congresswoman and former lieutenant governor Mary Fallin,[57] who would also be Oklahoma's first female Governor, and state Senator Randy Brogdon.[58] Oklahoma which tilts Republican in party affiliation is considered a strong pickup opportunity for the GOP.
Ted Kulongoski (Oregon)
Governor Ted Kulongoski will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Former Democratic state Secretary of State Bill Bradbury has announced he will run in 2010.[59] Former Governor John Kitzhaber has said he is running for a third term.[60] Kitzhaber has the highest favorables and unfavorables of any candidate currently in the race.[61]
Former Oregon State Treasurer candidate Allen Alley, former state Representative John Lim, and Redmond appraiser Michael Hotchkiss are running. Former Portland Trail Blazers basketball player Chris Dudley has announced that he will run.[62]
Ed Rendell (Pennsylvania)
Governor Ed Rendell will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett has filed papers to run for Governor.[63] Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach had formed an exploratory committee and initiated a campaign in 2009, however, he eventually dropped out of the race in early 2010 in order to run for re-election to his seat in the House.[64] Corbett is widely seen as the front runner for the Republican nomination and has strong leads in aggregate polling against potential Democratic challengers.[65][66][67]
Announced Democratic candidates include state Auditor General Jack Wagner, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, Former Congressman and Montgomery County commissioner Joe Hoeffel, and State Senator Anthony H. Williams. Scranton Mayor Christopher Doherty as well as Philadelphia Businessman and former mayoral candidate Tom Knox were both previously in the race, however, they have since dropped out as of early 2010.
Phil Bredesen (Tennessee)
Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
On the Republican side, Congressman Zach Wamp of the state's 3rd District, Memphis district attorney Bill Gibbons,[68] Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam,[69] and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey have announced their candidacies.[70] Several non-partisan sources have determined that the race is leaning Republican.
On the Democratic side, former State House Majority Leader Kim McMillan and Jackson Businessman Mike McWherter are running for the Democratic nomination.[71]
Jim Doyle (Wisconsin)
Governor Jim Doyle will not seek a third term in 2010. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2006. The resignation of his legal counsel as well as dipping poll numbers may have contributed to his decision to not seek re-election.[72]
Democratic Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton said in a statement on October 26, 2009 that she will not seek the Democratic nomination for Governor. Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett[73] and Jared Gary Christiansen have filed to run as Democrats.[74]
On April 28, 2009, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for Governor. Additionally, former Congressman Mark Neumann has indicated that he too will enter the Republican primary by Fall 2009. A third candidate, Appleton businessman, Mark Todd, has filed as well. [75]
Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson has said he will consider a run if Doyle is running for re-election.[76]
Dave Freudenthal (Wyoming)
Governor Dave Freudenthal is term-limited in 2010, but a recent Wyoming Supreme Court ruling invalidated legislative term-limits. Freudenthal announced on March 4, 2010, that he would not seek a third term.[77][78]
State House Speaker Colin M. Simpson is a potential Republican candidate.[5]
Retiring or term-limited Republican governors
Bob Riley (Alabama)
Governor Bob Riley will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
On June 4, 2008, businessman and 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Timothy James announced he would make another bid for the Republican nomination for governor.[79] State Representative Robert Bentley,[80] Chancellor Bradley Byrne,[81] Businessman Anthony Wright Sr.,[82] Treasurer Kay Ivey,[83] Former state Supreme Court chief justice Roy Moore, and Former Director of Alabama economic and community affairs Bill Johnson[84] have announced their candidacies on the Republican side.
For the Democratic side two candidates have announced: Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama's 7th congressional district,[85] and State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks.[86]
Arnold Schwarzenegger (California)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Former chief executive officer of eBay Meg Whitman is a Republican candidate for the Gubernatorial election.[87] Several months later, state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced his intention to form an exploratory committee.[88]
Stephen L. Rush, the contrary economist and ethanol process inventor / CEO of For Fuel Freedom, Inc., entered the race on September 28, 2009.[89][90] [91] [92]
Other potential Democratic candidates include Senator Dianne Feinstein and former Governor Jerry Brown.[93] [94] [95]
Jodi Rell (Connecticut)
On November 9th, 2009, popular incumbent Governor Jodi Rell announced she would not seek a second full term in 2010.[96] She was elected to a full term in 2006 with 63% of the vote.
Former United States Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley[97] and Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele have announced their candidacies as Republicans. Another potential Republican candidate includes State Senate Minority Leader John McKinney.[98]
Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy will run for the Democratic nomination. Businessman and 2006 Democratic Senatorial nominee Ned Lamont has formed an exploratory committee to run.[99]
Charlie Crist (Florida)
First-term Governor Charlie Crist is eligible to seek re-election, but decided instead to run for the United States Senate seat currently held by George LeMieux.[100] On the Republican side, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has announced he will run and leads in both primary and general election aggregate polling.[101] On the Democratic side, Darrin McGillis,[102] Michael E. Arth,[103] Farid Khavari.[104] and Florida CFO Alex Sink are in the running.
Sonny Perdue (Georgia)
Governor Sonny Perdue will be term-limited in 2010.[105]
On the Republican side, state Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, Georgia Secretary of State, Karen Handel, State Representative Austin Scott, and, U.S. Congressman Nathan Deal have entered the race. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle had established an exploratory committee in September 2008[106] but dropped out of the race on April 15, 2009 because of health problems.[105]
On the Democratic side, former Governor Roy Barnes, whom Perdue unseated in 2002, former state Secretary of State David Poythress, state Attorney General Thurbert Baker, and state House Minority Leader DuBose Porter are running.[107]
The Libertarian Party will field as its candidate John Monds, who serves as president of the Grady County NAACP and was the first Libertarian candidate in U.S. history to receive more than one million votes, when he ran for the Georgia Public Service Commission in 2008.
Felix Camacho (Guam)
Governor Felix Camacho will be term-limited in 2010. Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, a surgeon who is a veteran of the Gulf War and Iraq War, is running for the Republican nomination against Senator Eddie B. Calvo. On the Democratic side, former governor Carl Gutierrez has announced that he will run. Attorney Mike Phillips is also considering a bid for the governorship.
Linda Lingle (Hawaii)
Governor Linda Lingle will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
Republican Lieutenant Governor James Aiona is running.[108]
Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie has announced he will run.[109] Another possible Democratic candidate is the Mayor of Honolulu Mufi Hannemann.[109]
Tim Pawlenty (Minnesota)
Governor Tim Pawlenty would have been eligible to seek a third term in 2010, but has decided to retire.[110] He won reelection by 1% in 2006, with 46.7% of the vote.[105]
For Republicans, potential candidates include former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, Former House Minority Leader, Marty Seifert, State Senator David Hann, and several other less prominent politicians, such as former State Representative Bill Haas. Former State Auditor Pat Anderson has also announced that she will run. A spokesman for Coleman stated in July 2009 that he would wait until 2010 to announce his plans.[111]
Among Democrats, former Senator Mark Dayton, state Senator John Marty, former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza, state Senator Tom Bakk, former state Senator Steve Kelley, state Representative Paul Thissen, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Ramsey County Attorney General Susan Gaertner, State Representative Tom Rukavina, and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybakhave all announced their candidacies. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has announced he will not run.[105]
Donald Carcieri (Rhode Island)
Governor Donald Carcieri will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
State Representative Joe Trillo is a potential Republican candidate.[112]
On the Democratic side, Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch is the only announced candidate thus far. State General Treasurer Frank Caprio has been raising money for a run.[112]
Former Republican United States Senator Lincoln D. Chafee has formed an exploratory committee for a potential campaign as an independent.[113]
Mark Sanford (South Carolina)
Governor Mark Sanford will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
On the Republican side Congressman J. Gresham Barrett has announced he will run.[114][115] State Representative Nikki Haley will also run [116] Other potential Republican candidates include state Attorney General Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer.
On the Democratic side state Senators Vincent Sheheen and Robert Ford have announced they will run. Potential Democratic candidates considering a bid include state House Minority Leader Henry Ott, and state superintendent of education Jim Rex.[117]
Mike Rounds (South Dakota)
Governor Mike Rounds will be term-limited in 2010.[5]
On the Republican side, State Senator Dave Knudson, Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard,[118] Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman,[118][119] and rancher Ken Knuppe [120] have announced they are running.
On the Democratic side, the only candidate thus far is state Senator Scott Heidepriem who announced his candidacy in July, 2009.[121] United States Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin who represents the state at-large in the United States House of Representatives has announced that she will run for re-election rather than for Governor or the Senate seat currently held by incumbent John Thune in 2010.[121]
Jim Douglas (Vermont)
Governor Jim Douglas will not seek a fifth two year term in 2010.[122] (The Governors of Vermont and New Hampshire, unlike the other 48 states, serve two-year terms.) Douglas was re-elected in 2008 with 53% of the vote. Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie has announced his candidacy.[123] Former State Auditor and current State Senator Randy Brock who is African-American is rumored as possible Republican candidate.[124]
State Senators Doug Racine, Peter Shumlin and Susan Bartlett, Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, and former state Senator Matt Dunne have announced their candidacies as Democrats.[125]
Trav Fryer has announced his candidacy as an independent.[126]
Democratic governors who may seek re-election or election
Mike Beebe (Arkansas)
Governor Mike Beebe may seek a second term in 2010.[5] He was elected with 55% of the vote in 2006.[127] In March 2009 Beebe's approval rating was 68%, according to Public Policy Polling.[128]
Pat Quinn (Illinois)
Governor Pat Quinn will seek a full term in 2010. On January 29, 2009, by succession, Quinn became Governor when Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached, convicted and removed from office by the Illinois State Senate.[129] Quinn was challenged for the Democratic nomination by State Comptroller Dan Hynes.[130] On February 2, Quinn defeated Hynes by a narrow margin in a 50-50 split in the statewide primary. Despite trailing by only a few thousand votes, Hynes declined a recount and conceded the election to Quinn.[131] Quinn's Republican challenger has yet to be determined. The six man primary was deemed too close to call, with State Senator Bill Brady leading State Senator and former gubernatorial Chief of Staff Kirk Dillard by a mere 400 votes.[132] Both sides say a recount is likely, which would delay the decision until at least March 1.[133] Bill Brady was chosen as the Republican nominee. Rich Whitney of the Illinois Green Party has also announced he is running again.[134]
Chet Culver (Iowa)
Governor Chet Culver is seeking a second term in 2010. He was elected with 54% of the vote in 2006.
Former Governor Terry Branstad, whose four terms in the governor's mansion made him the longest-serving governor in Iowa history, has formed an exploratory committee for the race.[135] Republican Congressman Steve King was the subject of some early speculation but announced that he would run for re-election to the House in August 2009.[136] Businessman Bob Vander Plaats, who was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006, is running[137] considered an early front-runner in the Republican primary.[138] Other Republicans seeking their party's nomination include State Representatives Christopher Rants[137] and businessman Christian Fong.[139] Branstad is the favorite for Republican nomination and defeats incumbent Democratic Governor Chet Culver in aggregate polling.[140]
Martin O'Malley (Maryland)
Governor Martin O'Malley is beginning to fundraise for a reelection campaign, but an official announcement is not expected until 2010.[141] He was elected with 53% of the vote in 2006.
Former Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich on March 30, 2010 announced he will run.[142] O'Malley narrowly defeated Ehrlich, who ran as an incumbent in 2006.
Deval Patrick (Massachusetts)
Incumbent first-term Governor Deval Patrick, a Democrat, will be seeking re-election.[143] He was elected with 56% of the vote in 2006.
Charles D. Baker, Jr. is the preferred candidate among many Republican delegates.[144]
Tim Cahill, Treasurer of Massachusetts will run as an Independent. If Cahill was elected, he would be the first independent candidate to win statewide in this state.[145]
John Lynch (New Hampshire)
Governor John Lynch may seek a fourth two year term in 2010 (The Governors of Vermont and New Hampshire, unlike the other 48 states, serve two-year terms.) He was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2008.
Ted Strickland (Ohio)
Governor Ted Strickland will seek a second term in 2010. He was elected with 60% of the vote in 2006.
On the Republican side John Kasich, former congressman from Ohio's 12th congressional district and Chairman of the United States House Committee on the Budget has announced his candidacy.[146] Todd Kritzwiser has announced his candidacy as well.[147] Kasich is widely seen as the front-runner for the Republican nomination and leads in aggregate polling.[148][149] Rasmussen polling from December 2009 shows John Kasich ahead of incumbent Governor Strickland by a 48 to 39% margin.[150]
John de Jongh (United States Virgin Islands)
Governor John de Jongh may seek a second term in 2010. He was elected with 57% of the vote (in a runoff) in 2006.
Republican governors who may seek re-election or election
Sean Parnell (Alaska)
Governor Sarah Palin was elected in 2006 with 48% of the vote and was eligible to seek reelection in 2010. On July 3, 2009, Palin announced that she will not run for reelection and resigned on July 26, 2009. On July 26, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell became the 12th Governor of Alaska.[151] Parnell has officially announced he will be running for a first full-term in 2010 and leads in aggregate polling to date.[152]
Democrats Hollis French, Bob Poe, Ethan Berkowitz,[153] and Rob Rosenfeld have declared they are running for governor, as has Republican stage legislator John Harris.[154]
Jan Brewer (Arizona)
Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security in early 2009. Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer was first in the state's gubernatorial line of succession and became governor upon Napolitano's subsequent resignation. Brewer will seek a full term in 2010.[155] She will face a primary challenge from former state Senator Karen Johnson,[156] Tucson attorney John Munger,[157] and State Treasurer Dean Martin.[158]
The announced Democratic candidate is Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. A potential Democratic candidate is Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon.[159]
Butch Otter (Idaho)
Governor Butch Otter may seek a second term in 2010. A former state legislator, lieutenant governor and Congressman, Otter was elected in 2006 with 52 percent of the vote but has struggled to implement many of his policies despite an overwhelmingly Republican Idaho Legislature.[160] If Otter runs he will face Republican primary challenges from Ada County commissioner Sharon Ullman[161] and conservative activist Rex Rammell, who ran for U.S. Senate in 2008 as an independent.[162]
Announced Democratic candidates include activist and mediator Keith Allred,[160] and Franklin County laborer Lon Chaney, who unsuccessfully contested the Democratic nomination in 2006.[163] Boise Mayor David H. Bieter has been mentioned a possible Democratic candidate,[164] but thus far has not publicly indicated any interest in the race.
Former Republican state representative Jana Kemp is an announced independent candidate.[165]
Dave Heineman (Nebraska)
Governor Dave Heineman succeeded Mike Johanns upon Johanns's election to the United States Senate. Heineman won election in 2006 against David Hahn with 73% of the vote and will be eligible for a second full term in 2010.[166]
Jim Gibbons (Nevada)
Governor Jim Gibbons may seek a second term in 2010. He was elected in 2006 with 48% of the vote. Gibbons, whose has low approval ratings in 2009, already has two announced challengers from within his own party. Former State Senator Joe Heck and former North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon have both announced that they will challenge Gibbons in the Republican primary.[167] Former federal judge Brian Sandoval announced his candidacy for governor in September 2009.[168]
The Democratic candidate is Rory Reid, Clark County Commissioner and the son of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.[169]
Rick Perry (Texas)
Texas Governor Rick Perry won the GOP gubernatorial primary with an absolute majority on March 2, 2010.[170] Perry, who is seeking a third full term, is the longest serving governor in the history of Texas. U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison challenged Perry in the Republican primary.[170] On December 4, 2008, Hutchison filed papers to set up an exploratory committee[171] and confirmed in July 2009 that she will be making her official entry into the race in August. Perry leads in primary and general election match ups according to aggregate polling.[172] Dedra Medina also challenged Perry and Hutchison for Republican nomination.[173][174]
Larry Kilgore who promotes the secession of Texas from the United States announced his election bid.[175] Kilgore placed second in the 2006 Republican primary gubernatorial election and second in the 2008 Republican primary United States Senate election.
Outgoing Houston Mayor Bill White has won the Texas Democratic primary, beating Houston businessman Farouk Shami.[170]
Gary Herbert (Utah)
Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as the United States Ambassador to China. Lt. Governor Gary Herbert became governor on August 11, 2009. Utah law requires that a special election be held in 2010 to fill the remainder of the term, which expires in January 2013. Herbert has said he plans to run in the election and is favored to win in the general election in this conservative state.
On the Democratic side Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker,[176] and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon [176][177] may run.
See also
- United States gubernatorial elections, 2009
- United States gubernatorial elections, 2011
- United States Senate elections, 2010
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2010
References
- ^ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2010/03/wyoming-gov-dave-freudenthal-wont-run-for-reelection/1
- ^ Bartels, Lynn. "Sources: Ritter expected to withdraw from governor's race". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14172465
- ^ "Candidate Contact Information". Cologop.org. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n [1][dead link] Cite error: The named reference "centerforpolitics.org" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Officials: Sebelius to be Obama's pick for HHS
- ^ Diepenbrock, George (2009-01-02). "Kansas Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson will not run for any political office in 2010 / LJWorld.com". .ljworld.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b Benenson, Bob. "Kansas: Brownback Draws Governor Foe As Holland Skates In", CQ Politics (accessed March 3, 2010).
- ^ James Carlson (2008-11-09). "GOP hopes to pack punch in 2010". CJOnline.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Poll: Brownback, Moran leading". CJOnline.com. 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Governors | The Cook Political Report". Cookpolitical.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Cover, Susan (2009-08-11). "Elizabeth Mitchell files for governor's race". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ Gagnon, Matthew (8 December 2008). "Steve Rowe Running For Governor". Pine Tree Politics. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ roweforgovernor.com (official candidate web site)
- ^ Wickenheiser, Matt (20 July 2009). "Businesswoman launches Blaine House bid". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ rosaformaine.com (official candidate web site)
- ^ Williams, Cindy (22 July 2009). "Former Mayor Donna Dion Announced Run For Governor". WCSH. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ donnajdionforgovernor2010.com (official candidate web site)
- ^ O'Bryan, Heather (1 July 2009). "House Member Announces Run For Governor". WCSH. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ Mills declares candidacy for governor
- ^ "Welcome to the Public Campaign Finance Page for the State of Maine". Mainecampaignfinance.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Peter Mills for Governor of Maine (official candidate web site)
- ^ Mainepolitics.net. "Republican Announces for Governor". Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- ^ Matt Jacobson For Governor (official candidate web site)
- ^ "Waterville mayor files to run for governor". Portland Press Herald. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 23 September 2009.
- ^ Paul LePage - Gubernatorial Dark Horse?
- ^ Morning Sentinel, September 18, 2009
- ^ Les Otten for Governor (official candidate web site)
- ^ "Portland, ME | Race For Governor Already Taking Shape". WCSH6.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Bruce Poliquin for Maine Governor (official candidate web site)
- ^ "> Archives > News > Poliquin jumps to early cash lead". The Times Record. 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ PressHerald.com. "Does Abbott Have his Eye on Governors Job?". Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ^ "Steve Abbott Seriously Considering a Run for Governor". Pine Tree Politics. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Maine Green Party Leader to Run for Governor in 2010". 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ^ Cadei, Emily (2009-04-10). "GOP's Patterson Out of Michigan Governor Race - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081107/POLITICS/811070368
- ^ "MLB's Bowman says he won't run for Mich. governor". chicagotribune.com. 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.detnews.com/article/20090603/POLITICS02/906030408/1361/Bouchard-enters-race-for-governor
- ^ AP File Photo. "Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox will make official his campaign to seek governor's seat | Grand Rapids News". MLive.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Hoekstra To Run For Governor - Detroit Local News Story - WDIV Detroit". Clickondetroit.com. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Huron Daily Tribune > Archives > News > Local News > Rujan running for governor". Michigansthumb.com. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ 1871media.com. "Poll: Cox leads Michigan governor's race". LegalNewsline. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Republicans Show Startling Strength in Race for Michigan Governor - Michael Barone". usnews.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Election 2010: Michigan Governor - Rasmussen Reports™". Rasmussenreports.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "MI Gov Poll: Cox Takes Double-Digit Lead - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com". Realclearpolitics.blogs.time.com. 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2010/02/speaker_of_the_house_andy_dill.html
- ^ ABQJOURNAL: Denish Says She'll Run for Governor in 2010
- ^ turnerforgovernor.com
- ^ "District Attorney Susana Martinez announces bid for New Mexico governor - Las Cruces Sun-News". Lcsun-news.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ August 1, 2009 6:27 PM (2009-08-01). "New Mexico Gov Field at Two With More Likely - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Weh formally enters gubernatorial race | NMPolitics.net – Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics". Nmpolitics.net. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ Hakim, Danny; Barron, James (February 26, 2010). "Paterson Drops Out of Governor Race". The New York Times. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
Gov. David A. Paterson announced on Friday afternoon that he was suspending his election campaign and would not run in November.
- ^ "Edmondson says he will run for governor in 2010". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Askins to run for governor". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=8841180&nav=menu99_2_6
- ^ Kapochunas, Rachel (2009-04-20). "Republican Brogdon Enters Race for Oklahoma Governor - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ AP Photo/Don Ryan/File (2008-08-26). "Bradbury likely to run for governor in 2010 | Jeff Mapes on Politics - OregonLive.com". Blog.oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff (2009-09-02). "Kitzhaber files committee to run for governor". OregonLive.com.
- ^ "SurveyUSA News Poll #15769". Surveyusa.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Walden rules out a run for governor | State | The Bulletin". Bendbulletin.com. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Political pundits already pondering the next governor race". Post-gazette.com. 2006-11-12. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "The Scorecard: 2008 Congressional campaign news and analysis". Politico.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Election 2010: Pennsylvania Republican Primary for Governor - Rasmussen Reports™". Rasmussenreports.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Quinnipiac University - Office of Public Affairs (2009-09-30). "Pennsylvania (PA) Poll * September 30, 2009 * Pennsylvania's Rendell Gets No - Quinnipiac University – Hamden, Connecticut". Quinnipiac.edu. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Corbett Holds Early Lead In Pa. Governor's Race - The Philadelphia Bulletin Archives". Thebulletin.us. 2009-12-19. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [4][dead link]
- ^ [5][dead link]
- ^ "News Story". The Greeneville Sun. 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [6][dead link]
- ^ "Gov. Jim Doyle won't seek reelection - Jonathan Martin". Politico.Com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Trevey, Mick (2009-08-20). "Will Barrett Run for Governor? | Today's TMJ4 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Weather, Sports, WTMJ | Local News". Todaystmj4.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Marley, Patrick. "Ten have filed to run for governor so far". jsonline.com All Politics Blog, Sept. 8, 2009
- ^ "Mark Todd for Governor". Mark Todd for Governor. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Republicans keep an eye out for 2010 candidates
- ^ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2010/03/wyoming-gov-dave-freudenthal-wont-run-for-reelection/
- ^ http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/us_news/2010/Mar/04/wyoming_gov__freudenthal_won_t_seek_third_term.html
- ^ "James Makes Early Bid for Governor," Mobile Press Register, June 4, 2008, p. A1 (listing possible candidates)
- ^ "Bentley has big plans for Alabama » Local News » North Jefferson News, North Jefferson, AL". Njeffersonnews.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ File photo (2009-05-27). "Bradley Byrne announces run for governor of Alabama | Breaking News from The Birmingham News - al.com". Blog.al.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "News from The Associated Press". Hosted.ap.org. 2002-05-29. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Kay Ivey to run for governor in 2010 | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com - al.com". Blog.al.com. 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Former Birmingham City Councilman Bill Johnson enters Alabama governor's race". al.com. 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Congressman Artur Davis announces bid to be governor of Alabama
- ^ "State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks announces bid for governor". al.com. 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [7][dead link]
- ^ Rothfield, Michael. "Steve Poizner joins race for California governor," Los Angeles Times, 15 September 2008.
- ^ "Campaign Reform List of Contests". California Secretary of State.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Unknown parameter|http://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Candidates/List.aspx?view=ignored (help) - ^ "For Fuel Freedom Corporate Information Page". For Fuel Freedom, Inc.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://www.forfuelfreedom.com/corporation.htm" ignored (help) - ^ "Stephen L. Rush Awarded Oil-Independent Bio-Fuel Patent". www.pr.com.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://www.pr.com/press-release/122449" ignored (help) - ^ "Current Issues - Securing Economic Justice". ABC's of Reform.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://www.abcsofreform.org/MainGoal.html#Economy" ignored (help) - ^ "The Race for Governor 2010: Who is California's Barack Obama?". california Progress Report.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2008/11/the_race_for_go.html" ignored (help) - ^ "Oakland police shootings stoke criticism of parole". LA Times.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/24/local/me-oakland-parole24" ignored (help) - ^ By Bill Schneider CNN Senior Political Analyst (2009-04-18). "Schneider: Jerry Brown for California governor?". CNN.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help); no-break space character in|author=at position 3 (help) - ^ Blake, Aaron (2009-11-09). "Connecticut Gov. Rell won't seek reelection". TheHill.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Cadei, Emily (2009-12-03). "Foley to Run for Connecticut Governor - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Keating, Christopher (2009-12-02). "Capitol Watch Blog - Connecticut Politics, Political News and Legislation". Blogs.courant.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Ned Lamont moves toward gubernatorial run - Alexander Burns". Politico.Com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [8][dead link]
- ^ "Election 2010 - Florida Governor - McCollum vs. Sink". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.mcgillis4governor.com | Darrin McGillis campaign site
- ^ http://www.michaelearth.org | Michael E. Arth's campaign site
- ^ http://www.khavariforgovernor.com | Farid A. Khavari's campaign site
- ^ a b c d April 15, 2009 3:09 PM (2009-04-15). "Georgia Lt. Gov. Cagle Ends Bid for Governor - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) Cite error: The named reference "blogs.cqpolitics.com" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ Cagle considers running for governor | ajc.com
- ^ "Many Candidates, No Favorite in Georgia Governor’s Race" Congressional Quarterly.
- ^ Aiona launches campaign for governor in 2010
- ^ a b "Abercrombie 'thinking hard' about isles' top job - Hawaii News". Starbulletin.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Pawlenty will not seek re-election". CNN. 2009-02-06. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ^ Brunswick, Mark (2009-07-28). "Coleman is waiting until spring to decide on run for governor". Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ a b "Caprio top fundraiser in RI gov race". Wpri.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Chafee forms committee to explore run for governor - Projo 7 to 7 News Blog | Rhode Island news | The Providence Journal". Newsblog.projo.com. 2009-04-06. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Kraushaar, Josh (2009-03-04). "Barrett running for governor". The Politico. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ "Public Policy Polling: South Carolina Governor 2010". Publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Rep. Haley announces bid to become state's first female governor HeraldOnline.com (S.C) May 14, 2009
- ^ Cadei, Emily (2009-04-09). "Barrett Touts $300K Quarter for South Carolina Gov Bid - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b Brokaw, Chet (23 December 2008). "Dave Knudson will run for governor". NewsOK. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ "Sen. Dave Knudson will run for governor". KXNet.com. 23 December 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ "Dave Knudson will run for governor". NewsOK.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b Ben Dunsmoor (2009-07-27). "News for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa". Keloland.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "| burlingtonfreepress.com". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [9][dead link]
- ^ Posted at 09:07 AM in Governors, Parties, The Political Map (2009-09-02). "Ballot Box: VT-Governor: Hope for Republicans?". Ballotbox.governing.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ POSTED: 1:01 am EST November 20, 2009 (2009-11-20). "Democratic Candidates For Governor Have First Debate - News Story - WPTZ Plattsburgh". Wptz.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Fryer, Trav (2010-1-04). "Trav for Governor". Retrieved 2010-1-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Arkansas Elections | Elections". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Public Policy Polling: Arkansas Approval Numbers". Publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com. 2009-03-24. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Česky. "Rod Blagojevich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". En.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Hynes Formally Announces Candidacy by Outlining a Comprehensive Path Forward on State Budget Crisis, Dan Hynes for Illinois Governor, September 2, 2009
- ^ Comptroller Dan Hynes concedes Illinois' Democratic primary race for governor to Pat Quinn, Chicago Tribune, February 4, 2010
- ^ Election Results: Govern GOP Primary, CBS 2 Chicago
- ^ "Clout St: Hynes to announce campaign's fate tomorrow as allies say recount doesn't appear viable". Newsblogs.chicagotribune.com. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ 9 augustus 2008. "Rich Whitney Illinois Green Party Gubernational Candidate". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Giroux, Greg (2009-10-07). "Past and Present in Iowa Governors' Duel". CQ Politics. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Radio Iowa: King announces". Learfield.typepad.com. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b "Politically Speaking". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Sioux City Smackdown Intensifies – Updated". Gazetteonline.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [10][dead link]
- ^ "Politics Nation". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "O'Malley gears up in bid for second term". Washington Times. 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Ehrlich Portrait Unveiled In Annapolisl
- ^ "Patrick eager for re-election campaign in 2010". Capital News 9. 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ Baker a favorite for 2010 among Massachusetts delegates
- ^ Andrea Estes and Andrew Ryan. "Cahill launches independent run for governor". Boston Globe.
I do not enter this race to run against any individual or party. Instead I run because I believe we need new leadership to make Massachusetts a vibrant place once again.
- ^ "Ohio: John Kasich filing for guv today: The Swamp". Swamppolitics.com. 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ http://www.todd4ohio.com
- ^ Ex-US Rep formally announces run for Ohio governor
- ^ "Election 2010 - Ohio Governor - Kasich vs. Strickland". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Election 2010: Ohio Governor - Rasmussen Reports™". Rasmussenreports.com. 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Source: Palin will not run for reelection – The CNN Wire - CNN.com Blogs". Cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Is Palin retiring, or running for president in 2012? - CTV News". Ctv.ca. 2009-07-04. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Kapochunas, Rachel (2009-09-09). "Young's '08 Foe Files for Alaska Governor Race - The Eye (CQ Politics)". Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Cockerham, Sean (2009-01-07). "Bob Poe running for governor". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Tribune Editorial (2009-11-06). "Brewer, Goddard begin campaigns for governor | Opinion". eastvalleytribune.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [11][dead link]
- ^ "Munger for Governor: A Plan for Prosperity | John Munger for Governor 2010". Johnmunger.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Martin announces candidacy for governor". eastvalleytribune.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ [12][dead link]
- ^ a b Keith Allred to run against Idaho Gov. Otter
- ^ Sharon Ullman for Governor
- ^ Rex Rammell web site
- ^ Politics1 - Online Guide to Idaho Politics
- ^ How will you hang?
- ^ Official Website of Jana Kamp for Idaho Governor 2010
- ^ http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/08/26/news/latest_news/e17174859682c9f0862574b10048544c.txt
- ^ "Home - My News 3". Kvbc.com. 2009-12-22. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Republican Party courting Latinos". UPI.com. 2009-11-07. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ McGrath Schwartz, David (2008-09-21). "Rory Reid lays ground for run for governor". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b c "Rick Perry Wins Texas Republican Gov. Primary Race", FOXNews.com, March 3, 2010.
- ^ "CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Hutchison move sets up possible Texas primary fight « - Blogs from CNN.com". Politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com. 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "TX Poll: Gov. Perry Leads Hutchison in GOP Primary - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com". Realclearpolitics.blogs.time.com. 2009-06-24. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Ryan J. Rusak/Editor. "TRAIL BLAZERS Blog | The Dallas Morning News". Trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Russell Thomas Branham (2010-02-15). "Debra Medina for Texas Governor | Home". Medinafortexas.com. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Online Guide to Texas Politics". Politics1. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ a b Bob Bernick, Jr. Once ho-hum 2010 elections shaping up as a major event May 16, 2009. Deseret News.
- ^ Derek P. Jensen. 2010 governor's race may draw broad field May 18, 2009. The Salt Lake Tribune.