The DGA has already spent $10 million across races in Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and has allocated seven figures each to Alaska and Kansas along with $1 million in Texas. Current priorities include Black candidates such as Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, who faces a funding deficit against Republican Rick Jackson. The memo also suggests the group may expand investments into candidates in Florida, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
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DGA Targets 26 Governor Seats Despite Funding Shortage
US Politics7 days ago
The Democratic Governors Association is struggling to raise capital for statewide elections and is being outspent by Republican rivals, according to an internal strategy memo. The group is seeking at least $20 million in additional funding to close a spending gap and reach its target of winning governorships in 26 states. This financial pressure is viewed as a critical test for the group's chair, Governor Andy Beshear, who has considered a possible 2028 run for the presidency.
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