Holdover Governors

A little later tonight, I will get started by posting on the Alabama Gubernatorial race, but as I do these races day by day, I will be keeping a running tally of my predictions for the balance of power of the Governorships (which really do not mean too much in the grand scheme of things) and in the U.S. Senate (where it most certainly does matter.)

So, just to get this out of the way, here is a list of the Governors in states that are not having those elections in 2006, and thus will automatically be included in the running tally from this point forward.


DE- Ruth Ann Minner- D
IN- Mitch Daniels- R
KY- Ernie Fletcher- R
LA- Kathleen Blanco-D
MS- Haley Barbour- R
MO- Matt Blunt- R
MT- Brian Schweitzer- D
NJ- Jon Corzine-D
NC- Michael Easley- D
ND- John Hoeven- R
UT- Jon Huntsman- R
VA- Tim Kaine- D
WA- Christine Gregoire- D
WV- Joe Manchin- D

So, assuming nothing unforeseen happens to these guys and gals for 2007, the opening tally will be:

8 Democrats
6 Republicans


And a heck of a lot of states electing Chiefs Executive this year.

I don't know.... Anybody have any wacky stories about these 14?