He was the first Democratic governor of that state since the 1850s.

The state has a Democratic governor but a senator from each party.

Iowa has not had a Democratic governor in 30 years.

Illinois has not had a Democratic governor in nearly three decades.

For example, several Democratic governors are expected to begin raising money.

We're going to have a Democratic governor next time, for a change.

That Democratic governor will then probably seek re-election in 1998.

No Democratic governor is facing a term limit this year.

It has been 16 years since the nation's most populous state had a Democratic governor.

Four years earlier, when there was a Democratic governor, the accounts took in $1.65 million and $172,000, respectively.