For all the talk from anti-gun groups about how they’ll face electoral consequences, all nine governors who previously signed constitutional carry bills and were up for reelection on Tuesday (AL, GA, IA, SD, NH, OH, OK, TN, TX) easily won their races.
Everytown said it “will hold [Gov DeWine], and the Ohio legislature, accountable for this blatant step backwards at the ballot box,” but he beat their 2021 Local Gun Sense Lawmaker of the Year 62-37 and the GOP seems to have gained seats in the legislature everytown.org/press/governor…
Everytown said they “will continue fighting to stop Iowa lawmakers from further weakening our gun laws and work to elect people who will actually protect our communities,” but the Gov was reelected and voters added a right to bear arms to the constitution. everytown.org/press/iowa-mom…
Everytown said they “will be holding our [Georgia] leaders accountable for the violence they’re enabling, we will make sure of it,” but the Governor beat their endorsed candidate 53-45. everytown.org/press/shameful…
Everytown said that they “won’t let Texas voters forget that their lawmakers chose gun extremists over public safety,” but Abbott beat their endorsed candidate 54-43 and the GOP expanded their majorities in the legislature. everytown.org/press/governor…
Everytown claimed that “57 percent said they would be less likely to vote for Gov. Noem if she signs this type of legislation.” She signed the constitutional carry bill, and went on to be reelected 62-35. everytown.org/press/will-gov…