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As of January 8, 2024, there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors. Three territories have Democratic governors, while one has an independent governor. Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico is a member of the New Progressive Party, although he is also affiliated with the Democratic Party. [6]
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is a Washington, D.C.–based 527 organization founded in 1983, consisting of U.S. state and territorial governors affiliated with the Democratic Party. [1] The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
The average age among Democrats is 68 years, 303 days. Age Ranges: 10 governors are in their 70s; 21 governors are in their 60s; 12 governors are in their 50s; and; 7 governors are in their 40s. Political Party: 28 Republicans (56%) 22 Democrats (44%) Sex: 41 Males (82%) 9 Females (18%)
Democratic: First woman as Governor of Texas. First woman elected in a general election. First woman to serve non-consecutive terms as Governor. Lost renomination 1 year, 362 days [11] January 17, 1933: January 15, 1935: Retired 1 year, 363 days Lurleen Wallace (1926–1968) Alabama: January 16, 1967: May 7, 1968: Democratic: First woman as ...
Governors who were members of the Democratic Party during their gubernatorial tenure. Subcategories This category has the following 55 subcategories, out of 55 total.
The governor of Maryland is the head of government of the U.S. state of Maryland and is the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [1] The governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and the constitutional powers of Maryland's governors make them among the most powerful governors in the United States.
Price Daniel was elected to the governorship in 1956 and re-elected in 1958 and 1960 before losing his re-election for an unprecedented fourth term in the 1962 Democratic primary, missing the runoff. John Connally was elected in 1962 and re-elected in 1964 and 1966 before choosing to retire in 1968, leaving office on January 21, 1969.
The governor of Pennsylvania is the head of government of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, as well as commander-in-chief of the state's national guard. [2]The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to approve or veto bills passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, [3] as well as to convene the legislature. [4]