Overview
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey during a multi-state swing through Florida, Wisconsin and New Jersey that paired campaign stops with book events.
- Whitmer said she has no plans to run in 2028 while declaring the country ready for a female president, signaling message testing without a formal presidential move.
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Amy Klobuchar have campaigned for Sherrill, while Pete Buttigieg is set to appear with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has already visited the state.
- Democratic leaders describe governor races as pivotal venues to showcase a governing alternative after the 2024 loss, with the DNC chair highlighting a push to expand the party’s ranks of governors.
- Recent polling shows a competitive New Jersey contest between Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, intensifying national attention as Democrats stress kitchen-table issues and outreach in traditionally red areas.