• Embattled North Carolina Democratic Party Leader Won't Seek Re-Election
• BY: McClatchy News   |   North Carolina   |   December 14, 2012
• The position of state Democratic Party chair is expected to take on added importance now that the Republicans control all three branches of state government in Raleigh.

• Despite Cory Booker's National Acclaim, He's Still Slogging in Newark
• BY: McClatchy News   |   Newark, N.J.   |   December 14, 2012
• Mayor Cory Booker lives in two political worlds.

• Gov. Brewer May Challenge Arizona Constitution to Seek 3rd Term
• Source: Arizona Republic   |   Arizona   |   December 14, 2012
• Gov. Jan Brewer continues to indicate she may challenge the state’s Constitution to run for a third term, riling some Republicans who say she should clear the field for GOP candidates.

• 2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Not Vulnerable?
• BY: Louis Jacobson   |   December 13, 2012
• These 22 governors appear to be in good shape to be reelected in 2014. How did they manage it?

• 2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Potentially Vulnerable?
• BY: Louis Jacobson   |   December 12, 2012
• In this installment, Louis Jacobson looks at the 10 governors on the hot seat. Plus, why the GOP has the early edge in the balance of power.

• Christie Gets 1st Democratic Challenger for Governor: Barbara Buono
• Source: Newark Star-Ledger   |   New Jersey   |   December 12, 2012
• State Sen. Barbara Buono announced she’s running for governor, becoming the first high-profile Democrat to launch a campaign aimed at toppling popular Republican incumbent Chris Christie next year.

• Maryland Comptroller to Sit 2014 Governor's Race Out
• Source: Washington Post   |   Maryland   |   December 12, 2012
• Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot told supporters that he will seek re-election in 2014 rather than run for governor, leaving what is already a highly competitive Democratic field to succeed Gov. Martin O’Malley.

• 2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Vulnerable?
• BY: Louis Jacobson   |   December 11, 2012
• The 2012 election may have just ended, but the contests for governorships are heating up. At least five governors have reason to worry.

• Utah Democrat Joins Republican Party After Losing Election
• Source: Salt Lake Tribune   |   Utah   |   December 11, 2012
• State Rep. Christine Watkins is leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republicans in hopes she could return to the Legislature in 2014.

• Perriello Not Running for Virginia Governor
• Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch   |   Virginia   |   December 6, 2012
• Terry McAuliffe appears to be the only Democrat who wants to run for governor of Virginia.

• White House Calls for Congress to Work with Puerto Rico
• Source: Politico   |   Puerto Rico   |   December 5, 2012
• The White House clarified its stance on Puerto Rico statehood, saying that the results of a November plebiscite were clear — and that Congress should now move forward on resolving the island's political status.

• Sacramento Mayor Fined For Not Reporting Donations
• BY: McClatchy News   |   December 4, 2012
• California's political watchdog group announced Monday it had fined Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson $37,500 for failing to report millions of dollars in donations he solicited for various nonprofit organizations, including his task force charged with developing a financing plan for a new basketball arena.

• Bloomberg Asked Hillary Clinton to Consider Succeeding Him as Mayor
• Source: New York Times   |   New York City   |   December 4, 2012
• Michael Bloomberg’s overture to the former first lady highlights the level of his anxiety about the current crop of candidates, his eagerness to recruit a replacement who can rival his stature and his determination to become a kingmaker in the political arena he will soon exit.

• Montana Gov: Only D.C. is Discussing 2016
• Source: Politico   |   Montana   |   December 3, 2012
• Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer jabbed Washington for already talking about the next election.

• After Recall, Michigan Sues Troy over Naming of New Mayor
• Source: Detroit Free Press   |   Michigan   |   December 3, 2012
• The council appointed a new mayor, but state officials have demanded for more than a week that the city hold a special election Feb. 26.

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