United States gubernatorial elections, 2018

United States gubernatorial elections, 2018
United States
November 6, 2018
39 governorships
36 states; 3 territories

  Democratic incumbent eligible for re-election
  Term-limited or retiring Democrat
  Republican incumbent eligible for re-election
  Term-limited or retiring Republican
  Independent incumbent eligible for re-election
  No election

United States gubernatorial elections will be held on November 6, 2018 in 36 states and three territories. In addition, special elections may take place if other gubernatorial seats are vacated. These elections form part of the 2018 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for all but three of the states took place in 2014. Governors in New Hampshire and Vermont serve two year terms, meaning that their most recent gubernatorial elections took place in 2016; Republicans Phil Scott and Chris Sununu were elected to those seats and will be sworn in January 2017. Oregon, meanwhile, was forced to have a special election in 2016 to fill the unexpired term of John Kitzhaber following his resignation; that election was won by Democrat Kate Brown, the incumbent who'll be sworn in January 2017, to serve the final 2 years of the term.

Many of the states holding gubernatorial elections have term limits which make some multi-term governors ineligible for re-election. Three Democratic governors are term-limited, while five incumbent Democratic governors are eligible for re-election. Among Republican governors, 14 are term-limited, while ten can seek re-election. One independent governor, Bill Walker of Alaska, is eligible for re-election. Neither New Hampshire nor Vermont have term limits, meaning that Scott and Sununu may run for re-election. Brown may also seek a full term in Oregon.

Race summary

States

State Incumbent Party First elected Incumbent status Candidates
Alabama Robert J. Bentley Republican 2010Term-limited Christopher Countryman (D)[1]
Alaska Bill Walker Independent 2014Eligible
Arizona Doug Ducey Republican 2014Running Doug Ducey (R)
Arkansas Asa Hutchinson Republican 2014Running Asa Hutchinson (R)
California Jerry Brown Democratic 2010[lower-alpha 1] Term-limited John Chiang (D)[2]
Delaine Eastin (D)[3]
Allen Ishida (R)[4]
Gavin Newsom (D)[5]
Antonio Villaraigosa (D)[6]
Colorado John Hickenlooper Democratic 2010Term-limited
Connecticut Dan Malloy Democratic 2010Eligible
Florida Rick Scott Republican 2010Term-limited
Georgia Nathan Deal Republican 2010Term-limited
Hawaii David Ige Democratic 2014Eligible
Idaho Butch Otter Republican 2006Retiring Brad Little (R)[7]
Russ Fulcher (R)[8]
Illinois Bruce Rauner Republican 2014Running Bruce Rauner (R)[9]
Iowa Terry Branstad Republican 2010[lower-alpha 2] Eligible
Kansas Sam Brownback Republican 2010Term-limited
Maine Paul LePage Republican 2010Term-limited
Maryland Larry Hogan Republican 2014Running Larry Hogan (R)
Massachusetts Charlie Baker Republican 2014Running Charlie Baker (R)
Michigan Rick Snyder Republican 2010Term-limited
Minnesota Mark Dayton DFL2010RetiringErin Murphy (DFL)[10]
Nebraska Pete Ricketts Republican 2014 Running Pete Ricketts (R)
Nevada Brian Sandoval Republican 2010Term-limited
New Hampshire Chris Sununu Republican 2016 Running Chris Sununu (R)
New Mexico Susana Martinez Republican 2010Term-limited
New York Andrew Cuomo Democratic 2010Eligible
Ohio John Kasich Republican 2010Term-limited Mike DeWine (R)[11]
Oklahoma Mary Fallin Republican 2010Term-limited
Oregon Kate Brown Democratic 2016 Eligible
Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Democratic 2014Eligible
Rhode Island Gina Raimondo Democratic 2014Eligible
South Carolina Nikki Haley Republican 2010Term-limited
South Dakota Dennis Daugaard Republican 2010Term-limitedKristi Noem (R)[12]
Tennessee Bill Haslam Republican 2010 Term-limited
Texas Greg Abbott Republican 2014Running Greg Abbott (R)
Vermont Phil Scott Republican 2016 Running Phil Scott (R)
Wisconsin Scott Walker Republican 2010Eligible
Wyoming Matt Mead Republican 2010Term-limited

Territories

Territory Incumbent Party First elected Incumbent Status Candidates
Guam Eddie Calvo Republican 2010
Virgin Islands Kenneth Mapp Independent 2014
Northern Mariana Islands Ralph TorresRepublican 2015
(succeeded)

Retiring and term-limited Democratic incumbents

California

Two-term consecutive, four-term non-consecutive Governor Jerry Brown is term-limited, as California Governors are limited to lifetime service of two terms in office. Brown previously served as Governor from 1975 to 1983 and the law only affects terms served after 1990.[13]

Democratic candidates running include California State Treasurer John Chiang,[2] former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin[3] Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom,[5] and former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa.[6] Potential Democratic candidates include former California State Treasurer Phil Angelides,[14] President pro tempore of the California State Senate Kevin de León,[14] Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti,[14] California Secretary of State Alex Padilla,[14] U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez,[15][16] Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg,[14] Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf,[14] hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist Tom Steyer,[17][18][19][20][21] former California State Controller and candidate for Governor in 2006 Steve Westly,[22][23][24] and California State Controller Betty Yee.[14]

Former Tulare County supervisor Allen Ishida[4] is running for governor as a Republican. Other potential Republican candidates include Bakersfield U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy,[14] former California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner,[14] and former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[14]

Colorado

Two-term Governor John Hickenlooper is term-limited, as Colorado does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.[25]

Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter, former U.S. Senator and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, former Lieutenant Governor Joseph García, Denver CFO Cary Kennedy, and former State House Speaker Mark Ferrandino.[26][27][28]

Potential Republican candidates include Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler and State Treasurer Walker Stapleton.[29][30]

Minnesota

Two-term Governor Mark Dayton is eligible to seek re-election, but has stated that he would not do so.[31]

Potential Democratic candidates include Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, State Auditor Rebecca Otto, U.S. Representative Tim Walz, Attorney General Lori Swanson, State Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, former State House Speaker Paul Thissen, State Representative Erin Murphy, former Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak, and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.[32]

Potential Republican candidates include U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen, businessman and 2014 U.S. Senate nominee Mike McFadden, State House Speaker Kurt Daudt, State Senator Julie Rosen, State Senator Michelle Benson, State Senator Karin Housley, and Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota Keith Downey.[33]

Former Independence Party Governor Jesse Ventura has expressed interest in running again.[34]

Democratic incumbents eligible for re-election

Connecticut

Two-term Governor Dan Malloy is eligible for re-election, as Connecticut does not have gubernatorial term limits. Other potential Democratic candidates include State Comptroller Kevin Lembo and Attorney General George Jepsen.[35]

Potential Republican candidates include Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, Danbury Mayor and 2014 candidate Mark Boughton, State Senator Joe Markley, former Senate Minority Leader and 2014 candidate John P. McKinney, and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart.[36][37][38]

Hawaii

One-term Governor David Ige is eligible for re-election. Ige took office after defeating previous Governor Neil Abercrombie in the Democratic primary and then winning the general election.

New York

Two-term Governor Andrew Cuomo is eligible for re-election, as New York does not have gubernatorial term limits.[39]

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is a potential Democratic candidate, regardless of whether Cuomo runs again.[40] Other potential Democratic candidates include Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, and U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries.[41]

Retiring U.S. Representative Chris Gibson is a potential Republican candidate.[42][43] Other potential Republicans include Westchester County Executive and 2014 nominee Rob Astorino, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, State Assemblyman Steven McLaughlin, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, U.S. Representative Peter T. King, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, 2010 nominee for Comptroller Harry Wilson, and Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci.[41]

Oregon

Kate Brown became Governor of Oregon in February 2015 following the resignation of John Kitzhaber. In accordance with Oregon law, a special election was held in 2016, which Brown won.[44] She will be able to seek a full term in 2018.

Pennsylvania

One-term Governor Tom Wolf is eligible for re-election.

State Senator Scott Wagner is running for the Republican nomination.[45] Potential Republican candidates include House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman.[45]

Rhode Island

One-term Governor Gina Raimondo is eligible for re-election.

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, who will be term-limited in 2018, has not ruled out a potential primary challenge.[46]

Retiring and term-limited Republican incumbents

Alabama

Two-term Governor Robert Bentley is ineligible for re-election, as Alabama does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Republican candidates include Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, former State Senator Scott Beason, State Senator Slade Blackwell, former U.S. Representative Jo Bonner, State Treasurer Young Boozer, businessman Will Brooke, talk radio host Rick Burgess, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington, Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, businessman Tim James, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jim Main, State Senator Del Marsh, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan, Secretary of State John Merrill, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, State Senator Arthur Orr, State Senator Trip Pittman, State Senator Greg Reed, attorney Rob Riley, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, Anniston Mayor Vaughn Stewart, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, and State Senator Cam Ward[47][48][49][50][51][52]

Potential Democratic candidates include State Senator Billy Beasley, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Sue Bell Cobb, marijuana activist and 2016 U.S. Senate nominee Ron Crumpton, Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate Vivian Davis Figures, former First Lady of Alabama Marsha Folsom, Minority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives Craig Ford, former State Senator Tammy Irons, former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox.[53][54]

Florida

Two-term Governor Rick Scott is term-limited, as Florida does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Republican candidates include Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Will Weatherford.[55][56] U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will not run.[57]

Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Gwen Graham,[58] former Republican-turned-independent Governor and 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler.[55][59] St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has stated that he will not run.[60] A potential dark-horse candidate is major Democratic donor and attorney John Morgan.[61]

Georgia

Two-term Governor Nathan Deal is term-limited, as Georgia does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, and Attorney General Sam Olens, U.S. Representative Austin Scott, U.S. Representative Lynn Westmoreland, and former U.S. Representative Jack Kingston.[62][63][64]

Potential Democratic candidates include State Senator and 2014 nominee Jason Carter,[65] former Points of Light CEO and 2014 Senate nominee Michelle Nunn,[66] former U.S. Representative John Barrow,[67] Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, and State Representative Scott Holcomb.[62][68]

Doug Craig, former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, is running for the Libertarian nomination.[69]

Idaho

Three-term Governor Butch Otter is eligible to seek re-election, but has stated that he will not do so.[70]

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Brad Little and U.S. Representative Raúl Labrador.[71][72]

2014 Democratic nominee A.J. Balukoff, a businessman and member of the Boise School District Board of Trustees, is a potential candidate.[73]

Kansas

Two-term Governor Sam Brownback is term-limited, as Kansas does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer, Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, and Senate President Susan Wagle. U.S. Representatives Lynn Jenkins, Mike Pompeo, and Kevin Yoder are also potential Republican candidates.[74][75]

2014 Democratic nominee and former State Representative Paul Davis may run again.[76] Former United States Attorney Barry Grissom is another potential Democratic candidate.[77]

Maine

Two-term Governor Paul LePage is term-limited, as Maine does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms. LePage won re-election in a three-way race over Democrat Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler, in 2014. This gubernatorial election is scheduled to be the first in Maine to be conducted with ranked choice voting, as opposed to a simple plurality, after voters passed a citizen referendum approving the change in 2016.[78]

Potential Republican candidates include Maine Republican Party Chairman Rick Bennett,[79] Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew, U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin,[80] Senate President Michael Thibodeau,[81] and U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who was the 1994 Republican nominee.[82][83]

Former U.S. Representative Michaud could run again in 2018.[84] Other potential Democratic candidates include former Senate Minority Leader Justin Alfond,[85] attorney and 2008 ME-01 candidate Adam Cote,[79] Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap,[86] former House Speaker Mark Eves,[87] Senate Minority Leader Troy Jackson,[88] businessman Adam Lee,[79] Attorney General Janet T. Mills,[89] U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, [88] and former House Speaker Hannah Pingree.[88] There are at least two efforts to encourage author Stephen King to run,[90] though he has said he will not run or serve.[91]

Shawn Moody, a businessman who got 5% of the vote the 2010 election, has not ruled out another run as an independent. [79] Former independent State Senator Dick Woodbury has been mentioned as a possible candidate. [92]

Michigan

Two-term Governor Rick Snyder is term-limited, as Michigan does not allow governors to serve more than two terms.

Jim Hines, an obstetrician-gynecologist and president of Christian Medical and Dental Associations, is running for the Republican nomination.[93] Other potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley and Attorney General Bill Schuette.[94]

Potential Democratic candidates include Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and U.S. Representative Dan Kildee.[94][95]

Nevada

Two-term Governor Brian Sandoval is term-limited, as Nevada does not allow governors to serve more than two terms.

Potential Republican candidates include U.S. Representative Mark Amodei,[96] U.S. Senator Dean Heller, Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison, and former Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki.[97][98][99]

Potential Democratic candidates include former Secretary of State Ross Miller,[100][101] Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak,[102] and state senator Aaron Ford.[102]

New Mexico

Two-term Governor Susana Martinez is term-limited, as New Mexico does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Hector Balderas, 2014 candidate Alan Webber, and Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales.[103]

Ohio

Two-term Governor John Kasich is term-limited, as Ohio does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms. Kasich was running for president in 2016 and would have had to vacate the governor's office if he won. However, he dropped out on May 4, 2016.[104][105]

Attorney General Mike DeWine is running for the Republican nomination.[11] Other potential Republican candidates include Secretary of State Jon Husted and Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor.[106]

Former State Senator Nina Turner is currently considering a run.[107] Former State Representative and 2014 State Treasurer nominee Connie Pillich is reportedly considering running.[108] Other potential Democratic candidates include former Attorney General Richard Cordray, U.S. Representative Tim Ryan, former U.S. Representative Betty Sutton, former Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, former Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, and former U.S. Representative and Ohio Cabinet member Eric Fingerhut.[106][109]

Oklahoma

Two-term Governor Mary Fallin is term-limited, as Oklahoma does not allow governors to serve more than two terms.

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb, Attorney General Scott Pruitt, and State Treasurer Ken A. Miller.[110]

Democratic former U.S. Representative Dan Boren may run.[111] Other potential Democratic candidates include House Minority Leader Scott Inman and former Governor Brad Henry.[110][112]

South Carolina

Having been elected for two terms, Governor Nikki Haley is term-limited, as South Carolina does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms. On November 23, 2016, CNN reported that Nikki Haley will be nominated by Donald Trump to be United States Ambassador to the United Nations. [113]

Potential Republican candidates include State Representative Tommy Pope, Lieutenant Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney, Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton, Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Senator Tom Davis, State Representative Kirkman Finlay III, and U.S. Representative and former Governor Mark Sanford.[114][115][116][117] U.S. Senator Tim Scott has ruled out running for Governor.[118]

Potential Democratic candidates include State Senator Brad Hutto, State Senator Gerald Malloy, State Representative James E. Smith, Jr., former State Representative and 2014 Lieutenant Governor nominee Bakari Sellers, Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin, Florence Mayor Steve Wukela, and State Representative Leon Stavrinakis.[119]

South Dakota

Two-term Governor Dennis Daugaard is term-limited, as South Dakota does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

U.S. Representative Kristi Noem has announced she is running, other potential Republican candidates include Attorney General Marty Jackley, State Representative Mark Mickelson, Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels, Secretary of State Shantel Krebs, State Representative Lee Schoenbeck, and former Senate Majority Leader Larry Rhoden.[120][121][122]

Potential Democratic candidates include former U.S. Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, former United States Attorney Brendan Johnson, Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether, Minnehaha County Commissioner Jeff Barth, 2014 candidate and former Wildland Fire Division Director Joe Lowe, and State Senator Jason Frerichs.[121][123]

Tennessee

Two-term Governor Bill Haslam is term-limited, as Tennessee does not allow governors to serve three consecutive terms.

Potential Republican candidates include U.S. Senator Bob Corker, U.S. Representatives Diane Black, Marsha Blackburn and Stephen Fincher, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives Beth Harwell, Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee and candidate for Governor in 2010 Ron Ramsey, Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development Bill Hagerty, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and former Mayor of Franklin John Schroer, State Senator Mark Green and former State Senator Jamie Woodson.[124][125][126] Tre Hargett, the Secretary of State, has ruled out running.[127]

Potential Democratic candidates include 2014 U.S. Senate nominee Gordon Ball, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, U.S. Representative Jim Cooper, former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh, actress and activist Ashley Judd, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, businessmen Andrew Byrd, Bill Freeman, and Frank Garrison, State Senator Sara Kyle, and former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell.[128]

Wyoming

Two-term Governor Matt Mead is term-limited, as Wyoming limits governors to serving for eight years in a sixteen-year period. Potential candidates include State Treasurer Mark Gordon, Secretary of State Ed Murray, 2014 candidate Taylor Haynes, Former State Auditor and 2010 candidate Rita Meyer, and Retiring U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis.

Republican incumbents eligible for re-election

Arizona

One-term incumbent Doug Ducey is eligible for re-election.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is a potential Democratic candidate.[129]

Arkansas

One-term incumbent Asa Hutchinson is eligible for re-election.

Potential Democratic candidates include State Senator Keith Ingram and former U.S. Attorney and 2016 Senate nominee Conner Eldridge.[130][131]

Illinois

One-term incumbent Bruce Rauner is running for re-election.[132]

Potential Democratic candidates include Attorney General Lisa Madigan, former Governor Pat Quinn, and State Senator Kwame Raoul, and Valerie Jarrett, a senior advisor to President Obama.[27][133] U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has ruled out a run for governor.[134]

Iowa

Two-term consecutive, six-term non-consecutive Governor Terry Branstad is eligible for re-election, as Iowa does not have gubernatorial term limits. Branstad has said he is not likely to run again.[135]

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, President and CEO of The Family Leader Bob Vander Plaats, Secretary of State Paul Pate, former Secretary of State Matt Schultz, State House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, State Representative Peter Cownie, and State Senator Amy Sinclair.[136][137]

Potential Democratic candidates include State Senate President Pam Jochum, State Senator Liz Mathis, State Senator Janet Petersen, Cedar Rapids Councilwoman and 2014 Lieutenant Governor nominee Monica Vernon, Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal, 2014 Secretary of State nominee Brad Anderson, former State Representative Tyler Olson, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, State Senator Chaz Allen, and State Representative Nancy Dunkel.[137][138][139]

Jake Porter, who was the Libertarian nominee for Secretary of State in 2010 and 2014, is running for the Libertarian nomination for Governor.[140]

Maryland

One-term incumbent Larry Hogan is eligible for re-election.

Potential Democratic candidates include Prince George's County Exeuctive Rushern Baker, U.S. Representative John Delaney, State Comptroller Peter Franchot, Attorney General Brian Frosh, former Attorney General and 2014 candidate Doug Gansler, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, former State Delegate and 2014 candidate Heather Mizeur, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former Howard County Executive and 2014 Lieutenant Governor nominee Kenneth Ulman, and U.S. Senator-elect Chris Van Hollen.[141][142][143][144]

Massachusetts

One-term incumbent Charlie Baker is eligible for re-election.

Potential Democratic candidates include Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, and U.S. Representatives Seth Moulton and Joseph P. Kennedy III.[145]

Nebraska

One-term incumbent Pete Ricketts is eligible for re-election. Former Governor Dave Heineman has not ruled out a primary challenge to Ricketts.[146]

New Hampshire

As the Governor of New Hampshire serves a two-year term, Chris Sununu, who was elected in 2016, will be eligible to seek re-election.

Texas

One-term incumbent Greg Abbott is eligible for re-election.

Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Joaquín Castro, and Mayor of Houston Annise Parker.[147][148][149][150]

Vermont

As the Governor of Vermont serves a two-year term, Phil Scott, who was elected in 2016, will be eligible to seek re-election.

Wisconsin

Two-term incumbent Scott Walker is eligible for re-election, as Wisconsin does not have gubernatorial term limits.

Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Senate Majority Leader Scott L. Fitzgerald, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.[151]

Potential Democratic candidates include Milwaukee County District Attorney John T. Chisholm, Congressman Ron Kind, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, State Senator Kathleen Vinehout, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, State Representative Chris Taylor, and Racine Mayor John Dickert.[152]

Independent incumbent eligible for re-election

Alaska

One-term incumbent Bill Walker is eligible for re-election.

Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich may run for the Democratic nomination.[153]

Notes

  1. Brown also served as governor from 1975 to 1983.
  2. Branstad also served as governor from 1983 to 1999.

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