Jim Ellis covers gubernatorial races…
New Hampshire: The aforementioned Public Policy Polling survey (see New Hampshire Senate above) also tested the open 2016 Governor’s race here. The leading GOP contender, Executive Councilor Chris Sununu, son of former Governor and White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, claims small leads against the two top Democrats. Opposing Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern (D), Sununu leads 39-35%. If the Democratic nominee were businessman Mark Connolly, Sununu’s edge drops to 38-36%. Like in the Senate race, the open Governor’s campaign is expected to be close all the way to Election Day.
North Dakota: Businessman Doug Burgum (R) announced his gubernatorial candidacy for the open state chief executive position. Many believe that Burgum, with his substantial personal resources, will bypass the state convention and go directly to the primary ballot. The party convention is poised to award its coveted endorsement to Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, who is the clear favorite to succeed retiring Gov. Jack Dalrymple (R). Also in the race is GOP state Rep. Rick Becker. Democrats are looking to former state Agriculture Secretary Sarah Vogel to become their party standard bearer. The race is Mr. Stenehjem’s to lose.
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