Summary
Democratic governors met in Arizona to create a plan to compete in the 2026 midterm elections against President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) leads this effort and wants to focus on making things more affordable for Americans. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, the new chair of the DGA, plans to prioritize certain states in upcoming governor races.
Key Facts
- Democratic governors attended a meeting in Arizona to plan for the 2026 midterm elections.
- The focus is to create a strategy against President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
- The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is leading the party's nationwide plan.
- Andy Beshear of Kentucky is now the chair of the DGA.
- Beshear aims to prioritize governor races in Iowa, Georgia, and Nevada.
- Democrats currently control 24 of the 50 U.S. governorships.
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is the new vice chair of the DGA.
- The plan includes working closely with other Democratic groups to boost local election success.
