DGA TO INTRODUCE NEWLY ELECTED GOVERNORS, 2011 LEADERSHIP TEAM

Washington D.C. (November 30, 2010) -- A month after the Democratic Governors Association defied expectations in the 2010 cycle, the DGA will introduce its newly elected governors and announce its new leadership team for 2011.

During the events on Dec. 1, more than a dozen governors and governors-elect will be on hand to discuss the 2010 elections, the challenges and opportunities for Democrats, and how we continue to move our nation forward in a fiscally responsible way to create jobs and put Americans back to work. Following the luncheon, the DGA will announce the new leadership team that will advance the mission of Democratic governors across the nation.

A list of attendees is below.
Please RSVP as soon as possible; some events have only limited space and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All events will be held at the St. Regis, 923 16th and K Streets, NW.

Candidate and Strategist Luncheon

· WHAT: National political strategists will provide an overview of what we learned from 2010, the party's path forward and new governors will be introduced. Members of the media are invited to attend.

· WHEN: 12 to 1:30 p.m.

· WHERE: Astor Ballroom, lobby level

Press Conference

· WHAT: DGA leadership will announce the organization's 2011 chair, vice chair and other positions, as well as take questions from members of the media.

· WHEN: 1:30 p.m.

· WHERE: Chandelier Room, lobby level

Governors and Governors-Elect

Gov. Jack Markell, DGA Chair * State of Delaware
Gov. Martin O'Malley, DGA Vice-Chair * State of Maryland
Gov.-Elect Neil Abercrombie * State of Hawaii
Gov. Steve Beshear * Commonwealth of Kentucky
Gov. Chet Culver * State of Iowa
Sen. Mark Dayton * State of Minnesota (pending recount)
Gov.-Elect John Kitzhaber * State of Oregon
Gov.-Elect Dan Malloy * State of Connecticut
Gov. Bev Perdue * State of North Carolina
Gov.-Elect Peter Shumlin * State of Vermont
Gov. Ted Strickland * State of Ohio
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin * State of West Virginia

(This list is subject to additions and changes.)