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Democratic Governors Association
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Funds, advertises, and advises gubernatorial campaigns
Democratic Governors Association
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Funds, advertises, and advises gubernatorial campaigns
Overview
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) funds and supports Democratic candidates for state governor races. It acts as a campaign engine by pooling resources for governorship contests, providing funding, advertising, and policy consulting to its candidates. It also serves as a policy forum, hosting conferences where current governors and candidates share best practices on state issues. Since separating from the DNC in 2002, the DGA has focused on raising soft money and coordinating efforts to win key gubernatorial contests. Its goal is to elect Democratic governors across states and influence state-level policy through coordinated strategy and resources.
About Democratic Governors Association
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$23.3M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1983
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Laura Kelly chairs DGA, Gretchen Whitmer vice chair for stable leadership.
- DGA supports 24 state governors, 4 territories, and D.C. mayor.
- Andy Beshear elected vice chair 2025, chairman-elect 2026 from battleground.
What critics are saying
- RGA outfundraises DGA in 2025, flips Pennsylvania, Wisconsin seats.
- Beshear loses Kentucky reelection in 2027 from opioid crisis ads.
- Whitmer faces Michigan recall over 2025 budget vetoes, erodes donors.
What makes Democratic Governors Association unique
- DGA spun out independently from DNC in 1983 under Chuck Robb.
- DGA separated fully from DNC in 2002 to raise soft money.
- DGA launched Women Governors Fund, investing $80 million in women candidates.
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Funding
Total Funding
$23.3M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Telephone stipend
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Company News
The Democratic Governors Association recently elected Beshear to serve as vice chair next year and chairman-elect in 2026.
Walz resigns from post as leader of Democratic Governors Association.
A few years later, DGA launched the Women Governors Fund, which has put $80 million in Democratic women candidates in general elections.
The Democratic Governors Association has elected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as its new chair.
This week, the Democratic Governors Association launched a website with the title 'Cameron Doesn't Care,' tying him directly to polarizing former governor Matt Bevin, who Beshear narrowly defeated in 2019.
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About Democratic Governors Association
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$23.3M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1983
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