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United States gubernatorial elections, 2017
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  Term-limited Democrat
  Term-limited Republican
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United States gubernatorial elections will be held on November 7, 2017 in two states. These elections form part of the 2017 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for these two states were in 2013.

Race summary

State Incumbent Party First elected Incumbent status Candidates
New Jersey Chris Christie Republican 2009 Term-limited Randy Brown (R)[1]
John Wisniewski (D)[2]
Phillip Murphy (D)[3]
Robert Russo (D)[4]
Jim Johnson (D)[5]
Ray Lesniak (D)[6]
Seth Kaper-Dale (G)[7]
Virginia Terry McAuliffe Democratic 2013 Term-limited Ed Gillespie (R)[8]
Corey Stewart (R)[9]
Denver Riggleman (R)[10]
Frank Wagner (R)[11]
Ralph Northam (D)[12]
Tom Perriello (D)[13]

Term-limited Democratic incumbent

Terry McAuliffe (Virginia)

Main article: Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017

Governor Terry McAuliffe won election with 48% of the vote in 2013.[14] McAuliffe is term-limited in 2017. Virginia is the only state that prohibits its Governor from serving consecutive terms.

Democratic candidates

Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.[15] Attorney General Mark Herring, who had been considered a strong potential candidate, is instead seeking re-election as attorney general in 2017.[16][17][18]

Republican candidates

Already declared Republican candidates include former chairman of the Republican National Committee and 2014 United States Senate nominee Ed Gillespie,[19] U.S. Representative Rob Wittman, and Chairman of Prince William County and candidate for Lt Governor in 2013 Corey Stewart. State Senator and 2013 Attorney General nominee Mark Obenshain, who had been considered a strong potential candidate, ultimately decided against running.[20] Other potential Republican candidates include former Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, former U.S. Representative and former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, U.S. Representative Randy Forbes, State Senator Frank Wagner, 2013 Lieutenant Governor candidate Pete Snyder, and former State Senator Jeff McWaters.[16][20][21][22]

Term-limited Republican incumbent

Chris Christie (New Jersey)

Main article: New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2017

Governor Chris Christie was re-elected to a second term with 60.4% of the vote in 2013.[14] Christie is term-limited in 2017.

Republican candidates

Evesham Township Mayor Randy Brown successfully ran for re-election in 2014 and stated that he plans to run for Governor.[23] Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno,[24] former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, former Attorney General and former U.S Senator Jeffrey Chiesa, Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and state legislators Thomas Kean, Jr., Joseph Rullo, Sean T. Kean, Jon Bramnick, Joe Kyrillos, Michael J. Doherty and Jay Webber.[25][26]

Democratic candidates

Declared democratic candidates include Goldman Sachs executive and former United States Ambassador to Germany Philip D. Murphy,[27] longtime State Assemblyman John Wisniewski,[28] former Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Enforcement Jim Johnson,[29] former priest and teacher and advocate for sexual abuse victims Bob Hoatson,[30] former firefighter and political activist Bill Brennan,[31] businesswoman Lisa McCormick,[32] Iraq War veteran and businessman Titus Pierce,[33] and pharmaceutical sales rep Monica Brinson.[34]

Murphy is the perceived frontrunner with considerable financial support, but Wisniewski is also considered competitive.[35]

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, once considered the leading contenders for the Democratic nomination, have opted out of running and are instead seeking re-election.[36] U.S. Senator Cory Booker, State Senator and former Governor Richard Codey, and former State Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, State Senator Ray Lesniak, once considered to be potential candidates, have likewise declined.[37][38][39]

Other potential Democratic candidates include 2013 nominee and former State Senator Barbara Buono, U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, former U.S. Representative Rush Holt, Essex County Executive Joe DiVicenzo, and state legislators Louis Greenwald, Jim Whelan, Troy Singleton, Linda R. Greenstein, and John F. McKeon.[25][40][41][42]

Green candidates

Seth Kaper-Dale is the official candidate of the Green Party.[43]

References

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  2. ^ "A look at N.J. governor candidate Wisniewski's tax returns". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  3. ^ "5 key things Phil Murphy says he'll do as governor of N.J." Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  4. ^ "Montclair deputy mayor to explore gubernatorial bid - Politics - NorthJersey.com". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  5. ^ "Booker, Menendez endorse fellow Democrat Murphy for Governor". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
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  8. ^ "Gillespie leads GOP field, but trails Northam in 2017 governor's race, poll finds - Roanoke Times: Politics". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  9. ^ "Va. Governor candidate Corey Stewart announces winner of AR-15 giveaway". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  10. ^ Rohr, Alex. "Denver Riggleman makes bid for governor official". {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ^ "Virginians Deserve Serious Talk About Serious Issues". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  12. ^ "Arlington legislative delegation likely to stick with Northam". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  13. ^ "Tom Perriello Jumps Into Virginia Gubernatorial Race". Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  14. ^ a b "Election 2013". The New York Times. November 6, 2013.
  15. ^ Vozzella, Laura (February 24, 2015). "Ralph Northam confirms he's running to become next Va. governor". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  16. ^ a b "Winners/Losers: The 2013 Virginia elections". Augusta Free Press. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  17. ^ Ballhaus, Rebecca (18 December 2013). "Republican Obenshain Concedes Virginia AG Race". Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  18. ^ Schmidt, Markus (September 2, 2015). "AG Mark Herring to run for re-election instead of governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  19. ^ Vozzella, Laura (2 October 2015). "Republican Ed Gillespie confirms he is running for Virginia governor". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  20. ^ a b Portnoy, Jenna; Vozzella, Laura (28 September 2015). "Obenshain will not run for Va. governor; Gillespie will enter race". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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  22. ^ Pershing, Ben (9 January 2014). "In Virginia, Republican Ed Gillespie plans run for Democrat Mark Warner's Senate seat". Washington Post. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  23. ^ "Sources: Brown to get through November election - then run for governor". PolitickerNJ. August 5, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
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  26. ^ "Is Christie grooming Jon Bramnick to be his successor in N.J.? The Auditor". nj.com. November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  27. ^ "Phil Murphy officially running for governor of N.J."
  28. ^ http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/15/john-wisniewski-announces-governor-new-jersey/93879844/
  29. ^ "Meet Jim – Jim Johnson". jimjohnson4governor.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  30. ^ "Priest turned advocate joins 2017 race for N.J. governor". NJ.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  31. ^ "Activist who sued Christie plans run for governor". North Jersey. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  32. ^ "Lisa McCormick for New Jersey". Lisa McCormick for New Jersey. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  33. ^ "About". Titus Pierce For Governor 2017. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
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  43. ^ http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2016/11/highland_park_pastor_announces_hes_running_for_gov.html
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