Democrat Matt Meyer wins the race for Delaware governor

Who is Matt Meyer, the second Jewish governor in Delaware history?

Democrats have held the governor’s office in the Northwestern state for over 30 years

'I feel good': Democrat Matt Meyer defeats Republican Michael Ramone in Delaware governor’s race

With Tuesday’s victory, Democrats extended their decades-long control of the state’s executive branch. The last time Delawareans elected a Republican to the top office was 1988.

Fox News projects Democrat AG Bob Ferguson to win Washington governor's race

The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic state Attorney General Bob Ferguson will win Washington state's gubernatorial race, an open race with the retirement of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, who decided not to seek a fourth term.The state's top lawyer since 2013, Ferguson ran on a platform of continuity and reform, and has positioned himself as a defender of progressive values in a state known for its Democratic leanings. He is also known fo…

Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor

Washington voters appear to have chosen their next governor, Bob Ferguson, who earned 56% after ballots from the first drop were tallied Tuesday evening.  Republican challenger, Dave Reichert, won 44% of the votes counted on Election Day, after trailing Ferguson by a similar percentage in polls throughout the race. The Associated Press called the race for Ferguson shortly after the first vote drop. Ferguson celebrated his win within the context…

Democrat Upthegrove in lead for WA Public Lands Commissioner

Democrat Dave Upthegrove is in the lead for Washington Public Lands Commissioner, beating Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove is leading in a close race where nearly 20% were undecided just a few days before. As of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Upthegrove is leading with 52.99% of the vote, while Herrera Beutler has 46.79%, according to The Associated Press. Upthegrove’s win would make history as the first out LGBT statewide executive office holde…

Ferguson declares victory over Reichert in Washington governor's race

(The Center Square) – Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson has defeated Republican Dave Reichert in the Washington state governor’s race. The Associated Press called the race for Ferguson about 30 minutes after polls closed in Tuesday’s election with Ferguson holding 56% of the returns posted Tuesday night to Reichert’s 43%. Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee did not run for reelection after serving in the role for the last 12 years. Ferguson focused…