Nominations for Governor & Lieutenant Governor

[dkxdjy]

In 8 states (Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin), candidates for lieutenant governor and governor within one party are subject to separate primaries, but run together as a ticket in the general election. Does this not feel illogical? For example, a stronger candidate for governor could be saddled with a weaker candidate for lieutenant governor through no fault of their own (or vice versa I suppose, though the gubernatorial nominee should matter more). It feels more sensible to either allow the candidate for governor to choose a running mate or for the elections for these offices to be separately (as is already done in many other states). What do you all think?

[Schiff for Senate]

Makes sense, but as you said, it's really the top of the ticket that matters. If you think your running mate is bad just keep him out of the spotlight and it'll be fine.