As lieutenant governor, Fetterman chairs the states Board of Pardons, which votes on clemency applications from inmates serving life sentences. Ive always believed in the issues and the people and the places and these policies. Candidates include 2 current state senators, a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the former mayor of Lancaster. Fetterman and his wife Gisele at their home in Braddock. He can be reached at nvercilla@gannett.com. WebDan Patrick, incumbent lieutenant governor; Eliminated in primary. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. } U.S. Congress | } | And no one stood up for us," he said in the debate. Get it in your inbox. I ask Fetterman if his wife is right when she says that hes shy. } chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); margin-bottom: 4px; He came to a community that is 80 percent black and believes that he can amass control and views this community as a steppingstone, she said. .answers-container { .race_header.democratic { I think its about time were represented by a true Pennsylvanian, Streeter said. The role of lieutenant governor is outlined in Article V of the Virginia Constitution and his or her duties include serving as President Georgia state Sen. Burt Jones won out in a four-way Republican primary for lieutenant governor. While the incident sparked a minor controversy at the time, he was reelected soon afterward. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); .percentage_number { color:white; Its like Paul Rudd, except hes handsome, I guess. He consults in the financial services industry on an as-needed basis. But thats exactly why many voters love Fetterman: Hes blunt and unapologetically progressive on the issue of criminal justice reform. Unfortunately, our system was flawed before the pandemic, but now we have an opportunity to fix it. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Some Democratic leaders in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs also see Fettermans style as an affront. top: -1px; Fetterman is at his Harrisburg office, in a massive, ornate room with stuffy leather furniture and dim lighting. }); Source1Source2. I cant turn my back and let these and other deserving people die in prison., These brothers have been in prison for 27 years, and one of them had children and a wife. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { And my political trajectory has always reflected that. Sign up now! } Green, who has raised the most money in the 2022 gubernatorial race so far, is the obvious frontrunner, even though he has not officially declared he is running. background-color: #f0a236; As chairman of Insurance and Commerce, during regular sessionshe sponsors legislation to update laws regulating the insurance industry and to modernize policies at the state Insurance Department. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Webbjoined Attorney General Leslie Rutledges senior staff as the Redistricting Director in January 2021 and resigned from the post in April to run for lieutenant governor. .non_result_row th { Jim Hunt, announces run for lieutenant governor but not party by: Steve Doyle. overflow-x: auto; But two of the last three elected lieutenant governors have ended up as the governor when their bosses resigned amid scandals. Eight Republicans and two Democrats are running for lieutenant governor. ", "People are frustrated," he said in the debate. Despite being a separately elected position, the role has often been seen as ceremonial someone who travels the state to cut ribbons and meet with local representatives. Some of Fettermans opponents in the primary are already sensing an opportunity here, particularly Kenyatta, who is, like Fetterman, campaigning as a progressiveas well as someone who, as a young, gay, Black man, would make history if elected. width: 100% font-style: italic; padding-left: 10px; Win Rockefeller, County Chairman of the Saline County Committee, 2nd District Chairman and General Counsel to the Republican Party of Arkansas. Gas prices are high. People are really upset that a womans not in there at this pointthat were going to send another white man to Washington on behalf of Pennsylvania, Democratic state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten said, a few days before Val Arkoosh jumped in the race. Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 88.6% of Nevadans lived in either Clark or Washoe County, the state's two Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 11.4% lived in one of 15 Solid Republican counties. Eventually, he found himself in Braddock, where he was hired to run a GED program. } else { Cuomo won but Koch's lieutenant governor pick beat out Cuomo's by a 3-to-2 margin. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; Searching for meaning after the earth-shattering loss, the 24-year-old Fetterman volunteered at the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, where he was paired with a young kid named Nicky Santana. Fetterman didnt have deep ties with affiliates in the same way, says a senior aide for the groups Pennsylvania chapter. John Fetterman's Senate run has become an inflection point in the Democratic party. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; Some people in the groups state-based member organizations grumbled that a vote on the nod was sprung on them at the last minute, as though it had already been decided. In 2019 he co-sponsored Act 180, the Human Life Protection Act to prohibit abortion in Arkansas, and Act 493, the Cherish Act to prohibit abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. padding:7px 8px 8px; } But some Fetterman supporters dont think the Working Families Party gave him or other potential candidates a fair shake: While officially considering an endorsement, the group sent likely candidates a questionnaire from a past election cycle that was littered with irrelevant comments about Trump, according to a copy obtained by POLITICO. Stavros Anthony defeated incumbent Lisa Cano Burkhead, Javi Tachiquin, Bill Hoge, and Trey Delap in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Nevada on November 8, 2022. Rebecca Kleefisch is in the race for governor and current Lt. Gov. When he came, he wasnt even married. Heis the founder and former president of Holy Ghost Ministries, Inc. (HGM), a faith-based humanitarian missions organization providing clean water and assistance to the poor and orphans in Ghana West Africa, Uganda and the Philippines. Jonathan Wichmann, a small business owner, said hes in the race because the executive branch "needs a lot of help. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. "There are so many things that are on the line today," she said. text-align: left !important; Webbwas chief of staff to Lt. Gov. height: 56px; He called Jones out of the blue, visited her in Braddock, and asked her about her views on environmental issues. }) Other big-name Democrats who are more centrist than Fetterman, like Rep. Conor Lamb, might still jump in.). } margin-top: 16px; Antonio Delgado, Ana Maria Archila, and Diana Reyna are running for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of New York. background-color: #6db24f; text-align: center; VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; Hunt, a Charlotte Democrat, said she's running for lieutenant governor to bring "honor and integrity back to the office since current Republican Lt. Gov. Fetterman breaks down into tears when he talks about them. } display: block; } else { border: 1px solid #999; "Because we need to be competitive in the Midwest.". "Being a small business owner, I believe I have that skill set.". } } Cyberbullying is on the rise, and girls report 3 times more harassment than boys, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. font-weight: 300; There were no incumbents in this race. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? "We need to be bold on lowering our taxes on our businesses, our families and our individuals," he said. } .results_row td { Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. Why are so many Democratic leaders opposing his Senate run? .race_header.republican { font-size: 1.25em; There is one slight variation in his usual uniform: Hes wearing jeans, not cargo shorts, at the behest of an aide, ostensibly for the photo shoot. Already, hes butting up against fierce resistance from a wide array of party leaders. font-style: italic; "I believe that I'm ready to serve with the next Republican governor to cut the size, the costs, taxes and regulation of state government, to end taxation of retirement income and to get tough on crime," he said in the debate. background-color: #db0000; } } } letter-spacing: 0.03em; He won unexpectedly by a single vote in a three-way primary. State Board of Regents (5 seats), Nevada held an election for lieutenant governor on November 8, 2022. "He did nothing. padding-top: 3px; Having worked and lived in different types of counties in the state, Streeter said he wants to be someone who truly represents all Pennsylvanians, and not just be a politician who is from a major city like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. There were no incumbents in this race. margin-right: 10px; Pressed for specifics, he says: The Innocence Project. This is who I am and how I am. overflow-y: hidden; font-weight: bold; background-color: #6db24f; There were no incumbents in this race. Other Democratic honchosfrom left to centerresent his go-it-alone attitude. } width: 90%; margin-top: 1em; font-size: 70%; display: none; And his unique persona attracted a lot of national attention. padding-bottom: 3px; School districts | Its kind of like, same picturenot much you can do with it. The idea of Fetterman trying out a new look to mix things up is, of course, out of the question: I genuinely dont have anything to wear that different. However, a tie is unlikely because there are 21 Nevada Senators. vertical-align: middle; Doyle Webb announced his run for Arkansas lieutenant governor in early May. } In the 2013 legislative session, Rapert joined the Senate leadership and was the lead sponsor of Act 301, the Human Heartbeat Protection Act. As a teenager, he describes himself as a football-playing meathead. His family members were all Republicans, so he was a conservative too, though not in an aggressive or angry way.. font-weight: normal !important; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { position: relative; Fetterman had a story: A man who could pass for a Hells Angel and had a Harvard degree was revitalizing a majority-Black town that epitomized the rise and fall of Americas steel industry. And I push myself out of who I I mean, Im sitting here in his office, dressed like this. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? And House Minority Leader McCarthy meets with scandal-ridden Rep. Matt Gaetz. Wichmann said hes pro-life, but wasnt sure how the state should support parents who need help caring for a child. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Kenyatta had the inside track: He spent years getting to know members of the organization, and its regional political director, Vanessa Clifford, is in the process of leaving to manage Kenyattas campaign. } } 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is constitutionally incapable of schmoozing with other elected officials. To make up for lost revenue, he believes putting a sales tax on alcohol could bring in an influx of cash. My role has been to improve infrastructure, educate, and empower employees and ensure public safety and security through budget reductions, driving efficiencies, and a focus on building our future, Wood explained. He says hell pose for photos only while standing. max-width: 75px; } } left: 0px; It paid off: After an extensive courting process, she threw her support behind him. text-align: center; } width: 100% !important; Streeter believes law enforcement officials should receive the publics full support, and believes by increasing the number of personnel, they can increase police visibility, making the community safer for everyone. Hes shunned the lieutenant governors official mansion in Harrisburg, preferring to stay in his Braddock loft. font-size: 12px; border: 1px solid #999; Antonio Delgado, Ana Maria Archila, and Diana Reyna are running for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of New York. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May width: 100%; Ballot measures, Who represents me? color: #888; border-radius: 50%; Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell width: 350px; .question-scroll-container { border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years. padding-top: 8px; margin-bottom: .75em; height: 100%; height: 50px; VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); It prohibits abortions when the physician can detect a heartbeat using ultrasound at 12 weeks unless exceptions are met. Possibly. While at UCA, he served on the Student Judicial Board and as a congressional intern in the office of former 2nd Congressional District U.S. Rep.Ray Thornton. Four Republicans have announced bids to seek the nomination for Arkansaslieutenant governor. padding-left: 75px; Congress is giving Nevada over $6 billion to invest in addressing the disparity and disproportionate devastation many families experienced. margin: 0 !important; }); Its also why moderate Democrats fear the GOP could make Fetterman look like a far-left freak in a general election, and why many Republicans think they could crush him. font-size: 12px; Dan Forest Hunt, a Charlotte Democrat, said she's running for lieutenant governor to bring "honor and integrity back to the office since current Republican Lt. Gov. } } But Fetterman hates having his picture taken. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { ", Will Martin, CEO of Wisconsin Diversified Investments, served in state government in several capacities under former Republican governors Scott Walker and Tommy Thompson. } Hunt, a Charlotte Democrat, said she's running for lieutenant governor to bring "honor and integrity back to the office since current Republican Lt. Gov. Some new people came to town. } position: relative; By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Its never been about raising my profile.. Sara Rodriguez and Roger Roth to compete for lieutenant governor in November. In 2013, after hearing what he thought were gunshots in his neighborhood, Fetterman pulled a shotgun on someone he assumed might be running away from a shootingbut who turned out to be a Black man who said he was out for a jog and who was, according to police, unarmed. background-color: #f4f4f4; "The lieutenant governor is going to need a large network to make sure that we can lift other candidates so that they do not get a supermajority in our gerrymandered state.". Mandela Barnes is running for U.S. Senate. Again, at 15, I washed dishes at "Happy Days Diner" in Boulder City for about a year and a half. Caroline Gutman contributed to this report. Middle left: Signs hang on the door at the Free Store in Braddock, a mutual aid store built out of decommissioned shipping containers that was founded by Gisele Fetterman. And it helped. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, David Zuckerman seeks to reclaim lieutenant governors office; Kitty Toll, former House Appropriations chair, is running for lieutenant governor; Former Rutland The ominous ads about Fetterman letting loose as many cold-blooded killers as possible write themselves. How to vote | Here's who is running for Lieutenant Governor in Georgia in the 2022 election Abraham Kenmore Augusta Chronicle 0:00 0:45 The lieutenant governor race Delgado is the incumbent. John Fetterman is one of the most photographed rising stars in the Democratic Party. .results_table { Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? margin-bottom: 4px; .votebox_bp_logo { .votebox-results-cell--check { .race_header.libertarian { .votebox-results-metadata-p { More:Cyberbullying is on the rise, and girls report 3 times more harassment than boys. "I see it all over the state. For his predecessors, the role was a throwaway part of the job. For the past couple years, we had to watch as our leaders jostled for power and used the pandemic as a tool and cost people their lives and livelihoods, hesaid. "The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy" (2020) by Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter. In his March 12 YouTube video announcing his candidacy, Wood notedhe is a "foundling, abandoned at birth in the streets of Chicagoand placed in an orphanage. Mark Middle right: A playground, which the Fettermans raised money to build, in downtown Braddock. } Also seeking the lieutenant governor post are former Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey, a Democrat, and Hal Weatherman, a Republican who was an aide to previous Lt. Gov. Fettermans fans think his brand of economic progressivism and his Carhartt-wearing linebacker vibe make him uniquely able to win elections in the kinds of Rust Belt and white working-class areas where Democrats have been hemorrhaging support. Virginia deserves a full-time year-round This unfortunate behavior has divided so many people, especially those who remain influenced by irresponsible media outlets continuously pushing hysterics and fear, proposing ludicrous solutions in the way of perpetual lockdowns, ongoing vaccination demands, and imposing even more personal mandates, Streeter said. color: #6db24f; This reform legislation enhanced the oversight of the State Board of Finance and increased checks and balances related to the Treasurer's Office. Top: The Fettermans join a Zoom call at their home in Braddock. font-weight: 300; I just sat in front of my laptop and dressed no differently than this, and I just told the truth.. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? A portrait of the Lieutenant Governor hangs outside his office at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Las Vegas city councilman and mayor pro tem. .census-table-header { color: #0645ad; letter-spacing: .03em; He was on his way to following in his fathers footsteps in the insurance industryuntil one day everything changed. He also sponsored Act 1213 to place a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the state Capitol. In addition to his clinical duties, Bledsoe was the personal physician to former President Bill Clinton during Clintons tour of Africa in September 2002 and served in Uganda and Senegal on the advance team of President George W. Bush when the President visited the African continent in July of 2003. .votebox { } Tim Griffin, who is barred by term limits from seeking re-electionin 2022, has announced he will run for attorney general. margin-right: 12px; Streeter said he decided to run for lieutenant governor to not only bring his hard-work ethic to the office, but to go against politicians who he feels haveused the pandemic to their advantage. position: absolute; State Sen. Tony Williams, the Democratic whip, says he doesnt have a relationship with Fetterman. position: relative; And I look forward to being able to help our next governor on education reform and on taxation reform to move our state forward.". Ive never believed in my own political manifest destiny, he responds. State law has ATVs illegal on the road, while many other states put this in the hands of the counties and many opt to make ATVs street legal because it simply makes good sense for the citizens, Streeter said. Timothy McMaster was approved to run for Lieutenant Governor as a Libertarian with Matt Hackenburg. "And you will never get anybody from the community to want to be a police officer until that relationship is fixed. | "Star Wars Episodes 1 - 3": Take away the special effects, and focus on the political maneuvering of "Chancellor Palpatine" to see how a democratic republic turns into an authoritarian empire. Prior to becoming county judge, Wood served Arkansas as the Deputy Secretary of State, responsible for the Business Commercial Services and Education Divisions, and he worked with the Elections Division. The lieutenant governor has a change of clothes in his office. If black [women] are the base of the Democratic Party shouldnt the state party recruit an African American candidate[? ", Current State Sen. Roger Roth, who represents the 19th District and serves as a military officer in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, said hes running because "Wisconsin cannot afford four more years of Tony Evers. NEW YORK - The race for lieutenant governor is often overlooked but it's an important one to watch. Election information in Nevada: Nov. 8, 2022, election. "I'm a mother, I'm an immigrant, I am a queer Latina and I am someone who understands how important it is to fight for people," Archila said. Since launching his Senate campaign in February, Fetterman has quickly amassed nearly $4 millionmore than any other Democrat in the field and mostly in small-dollar donations. } font-size: 20px; } He went to Harvards Kennedy School of Government and studied public policy. Hes running as a progressive and supports raising the minimum wage, Medicare for All, criminal justice reform and marijuana legalization. border-left: 1px solid #ddd; .votebox-results-metadata { Previous lieutenant governors have used the office as political stepping stones: Former Lt. Gov.