The Green Papers: 2010 Midterm Election |
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Alabama 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Bob Riley First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Alaska 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Sean R. Parnell Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 Entered office 26 July 2009 upon the resignation of Governor Sarah H. Palin. Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 24 August 2010 Primary |
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Arizona 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: The Governor can not serve for more than 8 years | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Janice K. "Jan" Brewer Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 Appointed: 20 January 2009 (by Governor Janet Napolitano who resigned upon confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security) Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 24 August 2010 Primary |
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Arkansas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Mike Beebe Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 18 May 2010 Primary |
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California 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger First elected in a special election: 2003; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Colorado 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Willliam "Bill" Ritter, Jr. First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Open Chair - 5 January 2010: Media reports indicate Governor Ritter will not run for re-election. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Connecticut 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor M. Jodi Rell succeeded to the Governorship, 1 July 2004, upon the resignation of Governor John Rowland who had announced said resignation on 21 June 2004; First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Open Chair - 9 November 2009: Said she will not seek re-election in 2010. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Delaware 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Jack A. Markell First elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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Florida 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Charlie Crist First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Open Chair - 12 May 2009: Announced he is running for the U.S. Senate Class 3 Seat in 2010. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Georgia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Sonny Perdue First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Hawaii 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Linda Lingle First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Idaho 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 25 May 2010 Primary |
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Illinois 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Patrick "Pat" Quinn Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 Entered office 29 January 2009 upon the removal from office of Governor Rod Blagojevich. Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 2 February 2010 Primary |
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Indiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Mitchell E. "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. First elected: 2004; re-elected 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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Iowa 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Chester "Chet" Culver First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 8 June 2010 Primary |
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Kansas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Mark Parkinson Entered office: 28 April 2008 upon the ascension of Governor Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Open Chair - Governor Parkinson announced that he does not plan to run for election. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Kentucky 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2007, 2011. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Steven L. "Steve" Beshear First elected: 2007 Chair up for election: Tuesday 8 November 2011 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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Louisiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2007, 2011. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Piyush "Bobby" Jindal First elected: 2007 Chair up for election: Saturday 22 October 2011 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. 15 August 2010: Announced he would run for re-election in 2011. |
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Maine 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor John Elias Baldacci First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Maryland 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Martin O'Malley Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 14 September 2010 Primary |
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Massachusetts 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Deval L. Patrick Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 14 September 2010 Primary |
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Michigan 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Jennifer M. Granholm First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Minnesota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Tim Pawlenty First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Open Chair - 2 June 2009: Announced he would not seek re-election. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Mississippi 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2007, 2011. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Haley Barbour First elected: 2003; re-elected: 2007 Chair up for election: Tuesday 8 November 2011 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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Missouri 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Jeremiah W. "Jay" Nixon First elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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Montana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 4-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Brian Schweitzer First elected: 2004; re-elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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Nebraska 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Dave Heineman Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 Succeeded to the Governor's Chair upon the 20 January 2005 resignation of Governor Mike Johanns; first elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 11 May 2010 Primary |
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Nevada 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Lost |
Republican | Governor James Arthur "Jim" Gibbons First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Lost Primary / No Longer Running |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
New Hampshire 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2010. Term Limit: None. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor John H. Lynch Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 First elected: 2004; re-elected: 2006, 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 14 September 2010 Primary |
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New Jersey 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2009, 2013. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Christopher J. "Chris" Christie First elected: 2009 Chair up for election: Tuesday 5 November 2013 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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New Mexico 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor William B. "Bill" Richardson First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
New York 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor David A. Paterson As Lieutenant Governor, succeeded to the Governorship upon the resignation of Governor Eliot L. Spitzer, effective 17 March 2008 (announced 12 March 2008) Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Open Chair - Six days after having formally announced his candidacy for election in his own right, Governor Paterson officially withdrew his candidacy. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
North Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Beverly Eaves "Bev" Perdue First elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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North Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor John Hoeven First elected: 2000; re-elected: 2004, 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 10 January 2010: Candidate for the open class 3 Senate seat in 2010. |
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Ohio 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Ted Strickland First elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Renominated - 4 May 2010 Primary |
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Oklahoma 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Brad Henry First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Oregon 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Theodore R. "Ted" Kulongoski First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Pennsylvania 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Edward G. "Ed" Rendell First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Rhode Island 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Donald L. Carcieri First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
South Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Marshall C. "Mark" Sanford, Jr. First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
South Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor Mike Rounds First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Tennessee 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Philip N. "Phil" Bredesen First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Texas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Rick Perry Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 Lt. Gov. Rick Perry became Governor 21 December 2000 when George W. Bush resigned to take the office of President of the United States. First elected to a full term: 2002, re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 2 March 2010 Primary |
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Utah 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Gary R. Herbert Re-elected Tuesday 2 November 2010 As Lieutenant Governor, succeeded to the Governorship upon the resignation of Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. (Republican), effective 11 August 2009. Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Renominated - 8 May 2010 Convention. There will be a special 2010 election to fill out the remainder of former Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.'s term. Next regular election: Tuesday 6 November 2012. |
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Vermont 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Open |
Republican | Governor James H. "Jim" Douglas First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2004, 2006, 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Open Chair - 27 August 2009: Announced he would not run for re-election |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2009, 2013. Term Limit: ineligble to immediately succeed after a given 4-year term | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Governor Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell First elected: 2009 Chair up for election: Tuesday 5 November 2013 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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Washington 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Governor Christine "Chris" Gregoire First elected: 2004; re-elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 |
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West Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin State Senator Earl Ray Tomblin (Democratic) becomes acting Governor when Governor Joe Manchin, III resigns to take office as U.S. Senator: 15 November 2010 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. |
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Wisconsin 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Jim Doyle First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 Open Chair - Circa 15 August 2009: Announced he will not seek re-election. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Wyoming 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 4-term period. The Wyoming Supreme Court determined on 4 May 2004 that term limits require an amendment to the state constitution rather than, as they were, imposed by a 1992 ballot initiative. At the time, the ruling was not applied to statewide offices. Reference: CATHCART v. MEYER, 2004 WY 49, 88 P.3d 1050, Case Number: 04-32, 04-33, 04-34, Decided: 05/04/2004 | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Dave Freudenthal First elected: 2002; re-elected: 2006 Chair up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. Open Chair - At term limit. Note: The Wyoming Supreme Court determined on 4 May 2004 that term limits require an amendment to the state constitution rather than, as they were, imposed by a 1992 ballot initiative. At the time, the ruling was not applied to statewide offices. Reference: CATHCART v. MEYER, 2004 WY 49, 88 P.3d 1050, Case Number: 04-32, 04-33, 04-34, Decided: 05/04/2004 |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** |
Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such. |
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Constitution | |
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Alaskan Independence | |
American Constitution | |
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Conservative | |
Free Energy | |
Freedom | |
Independence | |
Independent American | |
Independent Party of Connecticut | |
Independent Party of Oregon | |
Iowa | |
Liberty Union | |
Marijuana | |
Moderate | |
Peace And Freedom | |
Prohibition Party | |
Rent is 2 Damn High | |
Socialist Party USA | |
Socialist Workers Party | |
Taxpayer | |
U.S. Taxpayers | |
United Citizens | |
Working Families | |
Independents | |
Independent | |
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Scattering | |
Write-in |
Notes |
Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from a legal election authority that the person has been officially certified to appear on the ballot. |
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