[1] The main purpose of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

The DGA played a pivotal role in the election of Arkansas governor Bill Clinton to the presidency in 1992.

According to The Washington Post,[2] it was "all but unthinkable to Republicans that the GOP could lose such stalwart pieces of the party's electoral base as Wyoming and Nevada."

Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and chair of the DGA, was chosen by Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 presidential election.

"Because of our strong efforts in 2011, we will have the resources to aid Democratic candidates in targeted states and continue to fight for our core priorities: Jobs.

Executive Director Colm O'Comartun added, "There is no doubt that we will face a challenging electoral environment in 2012, but our victories in 2011 showed that we know how to wisely and strategically deploy our resources.

Former communications director Jake Siewert served as press secretary for President Bill Clinton for four months from 2000 to 2001.

[8] Former executive director Katie Whelan served as a senior advisor to Republican California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[9] Former executive director Nathan Daschle is the founder and CEO of Ruckus, Inc., an online political engagement platform.