Check the results of the 2009 elections in New Jersey and Virginia

The Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) is the only national organization committed to raising money and assisting Republicans in their campaigns for Lieutenant Governor. Since its inaugural year in 2004, the RLGA has achieved a number of historic accomplishments. Over the past 5 years, some of which pundits would describe as tough years for the GOP, the number of Republican Lieutenant Governors has grown to 22 nationwide.  In 2009, the RLGA endeavored to continue the momentum from the successful 2008 elections where all the Republican Lieutenant Governors were victoriously defended.  Achieving our goal, the RLGA was successful in the re-election of the Virginia Lieutenant Governor and experienced a part of history with the addition of the first Lieutenant Governor from New Jersey. 

Background
Lieutenant Governors are important leaders, impacting public policy daily in their states. Whether elected statewide or appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governors shoulder important responsibilities in office. As presiding officers in the state senate or public advocates for the Governor's agenda, the business community values conservative leadership that balances the proper level of government regulation and economic growth.

The 44 Lieutenant Governors across the country hold an office that has served as a springboard to elected positions such as Governor, Senator, U.S. Representative, or appointments to the President's Cabinet. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 18 elected positions and 12 of the 26 team- elected/appointed seats. The 22 Republican Lieutenant Governors are leaders in their states and continue to be a great source of leadership for future elected offices.

RLGA 2010 Elections
Your support of the RLGA is encouraged not only because of past successes but also for the opportunities that lie ahead. There are a number of open races in the 2010 election cycle including Oklahoma, Vermont, and South Carolina, the later two of which are currently held by Republicans. These and other key races provide the RLGA with opportunities to both protect and increase the number of Republican Lieutenant Governors committed to a conservative approach to governance.

2010 Races:

• Independently Elected
• Republican: California; Georgia; Idaho; Nevada; South Carolina (OPEN); Tennessee; Texas; Vermont (OPEN)
• Democratic: Alabama; Arkansas (OPEN); Oklahoma (OPEN); Rhode Island
• Team Ticket
• Republican: Alaska; Connecticut; Florida (OPEN); Hawaii (OPEN); Minnesota (OPEN); Nebraska; Pennsylvania (OPEN); South Dakota (OPEN)
• Democratic: Colorado (OPEN); Illinois; Iowa; Kansas (OPEN); Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan (OPEN): New Mexico (OPEN); New York; Ohio (OPEN); Wisconsin (OPEN)

The RLGA will continue its mission to elect more Republicans with the leadership of Honorary Chairman Brian Krolicki, Nevada.