Preview of 2014's most competitive gubernatorial races
Thirty-six states held elections for governor on November 4, 2014. Ballotpedia staff selected 10 races from the crowded gubernatorial field to preview based on competitiveness and intriguing story lines. In each state gubernatorial preview below, you will find a capsule describing major events in the race and a list of general election candidates.
Each race was assigned a rating based on Ballotpedia's racetracking methodology, which took into account polling information, current officeholders and the results of the 2012 presidential election.
Incumbents were seeking re-election in large numbers in 2014, with 29 out of 36 (80.1 percent) current governors seeking new terms. Four incumbents were ineligible to run due to term limits, including Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R), Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R), Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D). Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D), Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) decided not to seek re-election. Republicans held 22 of the 36 gubernatorial offices on the ballot in 2014.
Alaska
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- See also: Alaska Gubernatorial election, 2014
Race rating: Lean Republican
An otherwise sleepy race for governor in Alaska became intriguing following the August primary thanks to unorthodox ballot groupings and post-primary candidate shakeups. As thousands of ballots headed overseas in late September, voters pieced together the dynamics of the race as the ballot was still unsettled.
The confusion centered on efforts by liberal-leaning forces to rearrange the ballot to give their candidates a fighting chance against Republican Gov. Sean Parnell, who won his party's August primary. Parnell's ratings and polling numbers projected a comfortable ride to a second term in 2014, which drew concerns from liberal groups that the process was rigged for the incumbent.[1] Democrat Byron Mallott received the highest number of votes in the combined Alaskan Independence-Democratic-Libertarian (A-D-L) primary and was heading to the general election along with Parnell, Libertarian candidate Carolyn "Care" Clift, independent candidate Bill Walker and Alaska Constitution Party candidate J.R. Myers, until the Democratic Party's central committee voted 89-2 to support an alternative "fusion" ticket pairing Mallott as the running mate for Walker.[2][3][4]
The spontaneous formation of the "Alaska First Unity Ticket" caused a dramatic shakeup of the general election tickets for both governor and lieutenant governor, requiring the withdrawal of lieutenant gubernatorial candidates Hollis French (D) and Craig Fleener (I), and relegating Mallott to the lieutenant gubernatorial slot.[5][6] One of the driving forces behind the ticket merger was the initial decision of the Alaska AFL-CIO, a top Democratic campaign contributor, to boycott involvement in the governor's race, echoing the popular complaint among Parnell opponents that the overcrowded configuration of challengers all but guaranteed a runaway victory for the incumbent.[2] The Alaska Republican Party challenged an order allowing the unity ticket, but Alaska Superior Court Judge John Suddock ruled against the party's challenge on September 29.[7][8]
Candidates
☐
Sean Parnell - Incumbent
☐
Bill Walker/Byron Mallott (Alaska First Unity ticket)[9][10]
☐
Carolyn "Care" Clift[11][12]
☐
J.R. Myers/Maria Rensel[13]
Arizona
- See also: Arizona Gubernatorial election, 2014
Race rating: Lean Republican
Incumbent Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) was ineligible to run for re-election in 2014, leaving the seat open for the 2014 electoral cycle. The race was rated "Likely R" by The Cook Political Report, meaning Brewer was likely to give over the office to another Republican.[14] Meanwhile, Governing rated the general election between major party nominees Doug Ducey (R) and Fred DuVal (D) as a "Toss-up."[15]
Former Arizona Board of Regents President Fred DuVal earned an automatic pass to the general election as the sole Democratic Party entrant, but a crowded field of Republican hopefuls rushed into the race to replace Brewer. A hotly contested primary ensued, replete with big names from government and the private sector, such as outgoing Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey, Secretary of State Ken Bennett, Mesa mayor Scott Smith and former GoDaddy.com executive vice president Christine Jones. Ducey's consistent polling lead and strong name recognition made him the frontrunner for the nomination, although Smith and Jones were close on his tail. After Ducey secured the party's nomination on August 26, 2014, he had trouble at first gaining the support of some of his most prominent defeated challengers. Bennett, Smith and Jones cited some unspecified "issues" with some of Ducey's stances and implied he had been dishonest about a legal dispute from his days as a businessman.[16] All three came around to backing Ducey as the nominee, as polls began to show Ducey inching ahead of DuVal after the primary.[17]
Ducey, DuVal and Libertarian candidate Barry J. Hess were joined by a wide range of other third party, unaffiliated and write-in candidates on the general election ballot. Ducey won the general election and will serve a four-year term.[18][19]
Candidates
☐ (Write-in) Brian Bailey[20]
☐ (Write-in) Carey Dolego[20]
☑ Doug Ducey[21][22]
☐
Fred DuVal[23]
☐ Barry J. Hess[24][25]
☐ Unaffiliated (Write-in) J. Johnson
☐ (Write-in) Diana-Elizabeth Kennedy
☐
(Americans Elect) J.L. Mealer[26]
☐ (Write-in) Alice Novoa
☐Unaffiliated (Write-in) Curtis Woolsey
Colorado
Race rating: Lean Democrat
First-term Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper won re-election in 2014. In September 2014, Governing rated the race between Hickenlooper and Republican nominee Bob Beauprez as a "Toss-up," while The Cook Political Report gave Hickenlooper a slight advantage with a "Lean D" rating.[27][28] Match-up surveys taken since early spring have reinforced the toss-up rating, showing Hickenlooper's once consistent yet narrow edge flickering and then fading into uncertainty, with Beauprez besting the incumbent in roughly one-third of the polls.[29][20]
Beauprez, a former two-term congressman, was not new to the gubernatorial campaign scene, having also been nominated for the office back in 2006. Despite a crushing double-digit loss in that election, which later inspired critics to label Beauprez "one of Colorado’s most storied political losers," and lackluster fundraising in the primary, the GOP establishment placed their faith in Beauprez. Democrats made Beauprez a major target for attack, insinuating to Republican voters unfamiliar with Beauprez that he was a legitimate threat to Hickenlooper.[30] [31][32]
Candidates
Running mates listed together in order of "Governor/Lieutenant Governor"[33]
☐ Bob Beauprez/Jill Rapella[34]
☑ John Hickenlooper/Joseph Garcia - Incumbents
☐ Matthew Hess/Brandon Young[35][36]
☐
Harry Hempy/Scott Olson[37]
☐Unaffiliated Mike Dunafon/Robin Roberts[38]
☐ Unaffiliated Paul Fiorino/Charles Whitley
☐ Unaffiliated/Republican (Write-in) Marcus Giavanni/Joshua Yballa[39]
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut Gubernatorial election, 2014
Race rating: Toss-up
Incumbent Gov. Dan Malloy, a Democrat first elected in 2010, was flagged early on by Governing as one of the most vulnerable incumbents of the 2014 gubernatorial elections.[40][41] As the campaign season progressed, Governing and Daily Kos reaffirmed Malloy's tenuous position, labeling the race a "Toss-up," in consideration of a series of polls showing Malloy behind or narrowly leading Republican nominee Tom Foley in general election match-ups.[42][43] The Cook Political Report, meanwhile, consistently rated Connecticut as "Lean D," meaning the race was competitive but the Democrats had an advantage based on historical results.[44]
This November was a déjà vu for Malloy and Foley, who faced off for the governor's office in the previous cycle. In November 2010, following a hard-fought general election campaign against Foley, a wealthy Republican businessman and former U.S. ambassador to Ireland under former President George W. Bush, Malloy was finally declared the winner after a week of reversed calls on the outcome of the race.[45] At the May 2014 state Republican convention, delegates endorsed Foley for the second gubernatorial cycle in a row.[46] Malloy and Foley received additional support outside of their parties, earning endorsements from the Working Families Party and the Independent Party of Connecticut, respectively. Former West Hartford Town Councilor Joe Visconti also qualified for the ballot as an independent. Malloy narrowly won the election against Foley and Visconti, with the election not called until November 5.
Candidates
☑ 
Dan Malloy (Democrat, Working Families) - Incumbent[40]
☐ Tom Foley (Republican, Independent)[47]
☐ Joseph Visconti[48]
Florida
Race rating: Toss-up
News outlets including Governing, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, The Cook Political Report, The Washington Post and Daily Kos rated first-term GOP Florida Governor Rick Scott among the most vulnerable governors facing re-election in 2014.[49][50][51][52][53]
Scott's top competition came from ex-Florida Governor and newly-minted Democrat Charlie Crist, a well-known Florida politician whose pedigree and standing in match-up polls with Scott suggested he had an opportunity to reclaim the state's top office.[54][55][56] The hotly contested battle between the major party frontrunners played out mainly through negative television ad campaigns, with each candidate and his outside backers barring no holds to malign the opposing candidate before Florida's attentive electorate.
The general election ballot was crowded, with Libertarian nominee Adrian Wyllie and a handful of write-ins and unaffiliated candidates joining Scott and Crist in the race. Scott won re-election in this crowded field. Wyllie received an average of 6.5 percent in polls between July and September 2014, which exceeded the narrow margin of victory for Scott.[57]
Candidates
Under Article IV of the Florida Constitution, gubernatorial nominees are required to select running mates for the general election. Running mates are listed together in order of "Governor/Lieutenant Governor."[58]
☑ Rick Scott/Carlos Lopez-Cantera - Incumbents
☐ Charlie Crist/Annette Taddeo-Goldstein[59]
☐ Adrian Wyllie/Greg Roe[60][61]
☐ (No Party Affiliation) Glenn Burkett/Jose Augusto Matos
☐ (No Party Affiliation) Farid Khavari/Lateresa Jones[62]
☐ (Write-in) Piotr Blass/Bob Wirengard
☐ (Write-in) Timothy Devine/Diane Smith
☐ (Write-in) Emelia Harris/Georgianna Harris
☐ (Write-in) Monroe Lee/Juanita Lockett
☐ (Write-in) Charles Tolbert/Christine Timmon
Illinois
Race rating: Lean Democrat
Incumbent Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) was widely recognized as one of the most vulnerable governors facing re-election in the 2014 electoral cycle.[63] Wealthy venture capitalist Bruce Rauner (R) won the general election. Rauner broke state records for personal spending on his primary campaign, in which he dominated three sitting elected officials to secure the Republican nomination. The primary also made history by being the first time the governor and lieutenant governor shared the ticket in the primary election phase.[64] Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon opted to run for state comptroller in 2014 rather than seek re-election with Quinn, and he named ex-Chicago public schools chief Paul Vallas as his running mate. Rauner's lieutenant gubernatorial pick was Evelyn Sanguinetti.
Rauner and Quinn faced the Libertarian ticket Chad Grimm and Alex Cummings. There were three other third-party tickets in the race until an August 22 ruling by the Illinois State Board of Elections disqualified their respective parties from appearing on the November 4 ballot. It was the first time in a decade that the Libertarian Party, which survived the signature challenge, appeared as the only minor party on the ballot for Illinois statewide office in the general election.[65]
Candidates
Running mates listed together in order of "Governor/Lieutenant Governor"
☐ Pat Quinn (Incumbent)/Paul Vallas[66]
☑ Bruce Rauner/Evelyn Sanguinetti[67]
☐ Chad Grimm/Alex Cummings[68][69]
Kansas
Race rating: Lean Republican
First-term Republican Governor Sam Brownback won re-election in 2014, teaming with current Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer for the campaign. Democratic nominees Paul Davis, the state House Minority Leader, and running mate Jill Docking presented the strongest challenge to the incumbent duo in the upcoming election. The November lineup also featured Libertarian candidates Keen and Josh Umbehr, a father-son ticket who won the party's nomination at a convention in April.[70][71]
This contest was considered to be highly competitive, with match-up polls and race ratings dating back to the fall of 2013 continually underscoring struggles for Brownback's re-election effort in 2014. The Washington Post named Kansas as one of its top 15 gubernatorial races of 2014, citing Brownback's poor approval ratings as "well shy of 50 percent."[72] Brownback's approval ratings have hovered around 35 percent since 2012.[73][74][75][76]
Brownback's troubles peaked in July when over 100 influential Republicans endorsed the Democratic ticket of Davis and Docking. The self-styled "Republicans for Kansas Values," comprised of GOP retirees and current officeholders, explained the unorthodox endorsement of Brownback's Democratic challenger was motivated by the governor's push for various steep cuts to education funding as well as tax cuts, resulting in a shortfall of $340 million in tax revenue for the 2014 fiscal year.[77] Rather than make it a partisan matter, the race "must be about electing a moderate, commonsense Kansan as governor," stated ex-state Senate president Dick Bond on behalf of the group.[78] By summertime, various polls presented starkly contrasting views on the race's competitiveness, causing a dip in the perceived value of such data as the election season progressed.[79]
Candidates
Running mates listed together in order of "Governor/Lieutenant Governor"
☑ Sam Brownback/Jeff Colyer- Incumbents[80][81]
☐ Paul Davis/Jill Docking[82][47][83]
☐ Keen A. Umbehr/Josh Umbehr[84][85][86]
Maine
- See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2014
Race rating: Toss-up
A three-way race to the governor's mansion went down to the wire in Maine. Incumbent Gov. Paul LePage (R) won re-election, but faced challenges from U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud (D) and independent candidate Eliot Cutler. The Maine gubernatorial race was identified as a toss-up by The Washington Post, given LePage's frequent clashes with Democratic state legislators as well as the quality of opposition.[87] Michaud announced that he is gay in a Portland Press Herald opinion piece in November 2013, and he would have become the nation's first openly gay governor if elected in November.[88] Cutler ran against LePage in the 2010 election and lost the election by less than two percent.
Pollsters were active in Maine since last summer, publishing at least a dozen polls featuring LePage, Michaud and Cutler. Michaud was leading in polls going back to July 2013, though surveys conducted by Rasmussen Reports and Public Policy Polling in September found LePage narrowing the gap. Cutler fell back from the major party candidates, though stayed in the headlines in the summer after winning a legal challenge against the state's campaign finance limits.[89]
Candidates
☑ Paul LePage - Incumbent[90]
☐ Mike Michaud[90]
☐ Eliot Cutler[90]
Massachusetts
Race rating: Lean Democrat
Gov. Deval Patrick's decision not to seek re-election in 2014 opened the flood gates for candidates across the political spectrum. Martha Coakley (D) survived a bruising Democratic primary on September 9 to continue her path to the governor's office. She faced Charles D. Baker, the Republican Party's 2010 gubernatorial candidate. Baker easily won his primary against Mark Fisher to represent the GOP in the 2014 race. Coakley would have become the state's first female governor if elected in November. Baker won the general election, reclaiming a seat that Republicans held from 1991 to 2007.
Both major-party candidates shook off doubts as they sought to replace Gov. Patrick. Coakley lost a high-profile special election for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Ted Kennedy in 2010, losing to Scott Brown in a reliably Democratic state. The legacy of this defeat reverberated through the summer, when primary opponent Steve Grossman won the party's endorsement during the state convention in June.[91] Despite a resounding victory in the Republican primary, Baker also faced concerns from conservatives about his moderate stances on abortion rights and same-sex marriage.[92] Concerns about Coakley and Baker provided an opening for independent candidates Evan Falchuk, Jeffrey McCormick and Scott Lively to garner votes.
Candidates
☐ Martha Coakley/Steve Kerrigan[93]
☑ Charles D. Baker/Karyn Polito[93]
☐ Evan Falchuk/Angus Jennings[93]
☐ Jeffrey McCormick/Tracy Post[93]
☐ Scott Lively/Shelly Saunders[93]
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2014
Race rating: Toss-up
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker won re-election in 2014, his third gubernatorial campaign in four years. In 2010 and 2012, Walker won close races by a comfortable 6 percent margin. His Democratic opponent this time around, Mary Burke, appeared to be keeping it even closer, leading in two polls in September 2014.
The race was decided by the turnout of each side's partisans, since there were few undecideds in Wisconsin's highly charged political atmosphere. This atmosphere, maintained by the almost constant campaigning, centered on a few key events during Walker's time in office. The most important was Walker's efforts to limit the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions through Wisconsin Assembly Bill 11, the "Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill". The bill was the immediate cause of the recall and led to widespread protests in 2011.
The outcome of this race could have national consequences for the Republican Party's presidential thinking for 2016. Walker is the only governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election and his strong support in a swing state like Wisconsin makes him notable among Republican governors. He has been the subject of 2016 presidential discussions within the Republican Party and a re-election win would put him in a strong position.
Candidates
☑ Scott Walker/Rebecca Kleefisch - Incumbents[94]
☐ Mary Burke/John Lehman[94]
☐ (Peoples Party) Dennis Fehr[94]
☐ Robert Burke/Joseph Brost[94]
☐ (Write-in) Mary Jo Walters[94]
☐ (Write-in) Steve Evans[95]
☐ (Write-in) Jumoka A. Johnson[96]
☐ (Write-in) Brett Hulsey[97]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 Governors Race Ratings," May 16, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alaska Dispatch News, "Walker, Mallott to join forces in governor's race," September 1, 2014
- ↑ Ballot Access News, "Constitution Party Has Enough Valid Signatures in Alaska," August 25, 2014
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 19, 2014 Primary Candidate List," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ The Anchorage Daily-News, "Walker chooses Fleener as running mate in Independent bid for governor," October 14, 2013
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2014 General Election candidates," accessed September 5, 2014
- ↑ Tribtown.com, "Expedited ruling sought in lawsuit alleging error in Alaska governor's race decision," September 18, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch News, "Judge rules Walker-Mallott ticket can stand," September 26, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch News, "Walker, Mallott to join forces in governor's race," September 1, 2014
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2014 General Election candidates," accessed September 5, 2014
- ↑ CareClift for Alaska Facebook page, "Homepage," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "Governors Race Ratings 2014," September 15, 2014
- ↑ Governing, "2014 Governors Races," September 10, 2014
- ↑ The Arizona Republic, "Ducey's key GOP rivals in no rush to end," August 29, 2014
- ↑ Fox10Phoenix.com, "Defeated candidates for GOP nomination back Ducey," September 4, 2014
- ↑ The New York Times, "Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona Won’t Seek Re-election," March 12, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Kanefield: Constitution clears Brewer to pursue another term," November 15, 2012
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Writein Candidates," accessed August 21, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Doug Ducey for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed September 1, 2013
- ↑ Fred DuVal Governor 2014, accessed April 2, 2013
- ↑ ABC 15, LIST: Race heats up for Arizona Governor, January 9, 2014
- ↑ The Republic, "Libertarian candidate to be on ballot in Arizona governor's race after GOP challenge dismissed," June 19, 2014
- ↑ J.L. Mealer Governor 2014, accessed July 25, 2013
- ↑ Governing, "2014 Governors Races," September 10, 2014
- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "Governors Race Ratings 2014," September 15, 2014
- ↑ Reuters, "Former congressman Beauprez to challenge Colorado governor," June 24, 2014
- ↑ CBSlocal, Denver, "Bob Beauprez wins Colorado GOP Primary," June 24, 2014
- ↑ ProgressNow Colorado, "Republicans head for repeat disaster as "Both Ways Bob" claims nomination," June 24, 2014
- ↑ foxnews.com, "Former Rep. Bob Beauprez wins GOP primary for Colorado governor," June 24, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Official Candidate List ," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑ Denver Business Journal, "9News: Bob Beauprez enters Colorado governor's race," March 3, 2014
- ↑ Brandon Young for Colorado Facebook Page, "Timeline," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Matthew Hess for Colorado Governor 2014 Official Campaign Website, "Homepage," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ Harry Hempy for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed February 2, 2014
- ↑ Mike Dunafon for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Marcus Giavanni for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Connecticut News Junkie, "Malloy Makes Re-election Bid Official," March 28, 2014
- ↑ Governing Politics, "2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Vulnerable?" December 11, 2012
- ↑ The Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections gubernatorial race ratings (2013-14)," accessed August 11, 2014
- ↑ Only in Bridgeport, "Latest Polls Show Challenging Reelection For Malloy," July 28, 2014
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 Governors Race Ratings," July 30, 2014
- ↑ The Hour, "Secretary of the State: Malloy is governor-elect," November 3, 2010
- ↑ The Wilton Daily Voice, "Wilton Republicans Head To Polls Tuesday To Pick Gubernatorial Candidate," August 11, 2014
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 NewsTimes, "Foley: Woman would have helped ticket," January 4, 2013 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ University of Virginia Center for Politics: Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2013-2014 Gubernatorial Races," April 29, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "The Fix's top gubernatorial races," September 27, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections gubernatorial race ratings: Initial ratings for 2013-14," October 6, 2013
- ↑ Governing, "2014 Governors Races," September 10, 2014
- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "Governors Race Ratings 2014," September 15, 2014
- ↑ The Sun Sentinel, "Charlie Christ Announces Candidacy For Florida's Governor, As A Democrat," November 4, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Ex-GOP Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist to run for job as Democrat," November 1, 2013
- ↑ The Daily Caller, "Charlie Crist briefly visits with Democratic Governors Association," January 9, 2013
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election - Governor," accessed July 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," September 12, 2014
- ↑ Bay News, "A year away, Gov. Scott, Dems prep for next governor's race," July 16, 2012
- ↑ Independent Political Report, "Adrian Wyllie Announces Run for Florida Governor as LP candidate: One of the First to Do So," February 7, 2013," accessed June26, 2013
- ↑ Adrian Wyllie for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Meet Greg Roe," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ Farid Khavari for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ Governing Politics, "2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Vulnerable?" December 11, 2012
- ↑ St. Louis Today, "Illinois Gov. Quinn 2nd least popular incumbent going into 2014," April 9, 2013
- ↑ Ballot Access News, "Libertarian Party Statewide Slate Will Appear on Illinois Ballot," August 22, 2014
- ↑ ChicagoBusiness.com, "Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn taps Paul Vallas for running mate," November 8, 2013
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list," December 3, 2013
- ↑ Independent Political Report, "Libertarian Party of Illinois holds annual state convention," September 23, 2013
- ↑ Independent Political Report, "Libertarian Party of Illinois holds annual state convention," September 23, 2013
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Physician campaigning as Libertarian dad’s running mate in Kansas governor’s race," May 22, 2014
- ↑ Keen For Kansas, "Home," accessed October 6, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "The Fix's top 15 gubernatorial races of 2014," November 15, 2013
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Surveys find a hint of election vulnerability in Gov. Sam Brownback," October 29, 2013
- ↑ University of Virginia Center for Politics, "2014 Governor," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Governing, "2014 Governors Races: A Look at the Too-Close-to-Call Contests," March 6, 2014
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Governors’ Races Are Close, But There’s More Upside For Democrats," July 17, 2014
- ↑ The New York Times, "Kansas Democrats Turn to Data in Governor's Race," July 30, 2014
- ↑ The Washington Post, "More than 100 Republicans endorse Democrat against Kansas Gov. Brownback (R)," July 15, 2014
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Polls on the Kansas governor's race vary widely," July 26, 2014
- ↑ Lawrence Journal-World, "Brownback running for re-election," June 21, 2013
- ↑ Lawrence Journal-World, "Brownback running for re-election," June 21, 2013
- ↑ The Topeka Capital-Journal, "Davis launches Democratic campaign for Kansas governor," September 17, 2013
- ↑ Kentucky.com, "Davis teams with Docking in Kansas governor's race," October 22, 2013
- ↑ Keen A. Umbehr for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed October 8, 2013
- ↑ Kansas First News, Alma lawyer seeks Libertarian nod for governor, August 29, 2013
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Physician campaigning as Libertarian dad’s running mate in Kansas governor’s race," May 22, 2014
- ↑ The Washington Post, "The Fix's top gubernatorial races," September 27, 2013
- ↑ Portland Press Herald, "Rep. Michaud’s op-ed column: Yes, I’m gay. Now let’s get our state back on track," November 4, 2013
- ↑ The Bellingham Herald, "Judge: Cutler donors can increase contributions," August 22, 2014
- ↑ 90.0 90.1 90.2 Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices, "Candidate Quick List," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Steve Grossman gets Democrats’ nod at convention," June 15, 2014
- ↑ Boston.com, "Campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate threatens to sue state GOP," March 23, 2014
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- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Wisconsin State Journal, "Rep. Brett Hulsey, no longer a Democrat, still running for governor as a write-in," October 23, 2014
