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Wisconsin Republicans, including those considering running for governor in 2026, are criticizing Governor Tony Evers for supporting California Governor Gavin Newsom as he pushes back against President Donald Trump's decision to send armed troops into the state to respond to protests. The deployment of 4,000 National Guardsmen
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Incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is term-limited from seeking another term, leaving the stage open for a potentially competitive gubernatorial race. The nomination battles in New Jersey and Virginia have captured national attention, serving as a key barometer of President Donald Trump's job performance and a gauge of
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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot and prosecutor, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for governor of New Jersey, defeating a crowded field of experienced rivals. Sherrill won the support of significant county party organizations and reproductive rights groups, and will now face Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli
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Entrepreneur and medical technology innovator Owen McCarthy has joined the growing list of Republican candidates vying for the party's nomination in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial election. McCarthy, a Harvard Business School graduate and co-founder of MedRhythms, aims to challenge "runaway spending," deliver tax relief to
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Following Rep. Mikie Sherrill's convincing win in the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial primary, several party members expressed a commitment to unity and vowed to support the party's nominee in the November election. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop acknowledged their defeats and
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In a closely watched gubernatorial race, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican former state representative Jack Ciattarelli will face off in the New Jersey governor's election this fall. The contest has drawn significant attention from national Democrats and Republicans, with the party's strategists eager to make
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The Maine Senate and House of Representatives have advanced a bill to allow ranked choice voting in statewide elections, including for governor. This move may lead to a potential court confrontation, given a 2017 advisory opinion from the Maine Supreme Judicial Court stating that ranked choice voting for state-level offices
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Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill won the primary election for governor, securing the nomination with 34.0% of the vote, while former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli captured the Republican nomination with 67.8% of the vote. The candidates emphasized affordability, opportunity, and economic growth in their victory speeches. The New Jersey Chamber
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As the Republican and Democratic primary elections have concluded in New Jersey, the stage is set for a highly contested November governor's election. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who secured President Donald Trump's endorsement, and Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill emerged victorious from crowded fields of experienced rivals. The
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Mikie Sherrill, a US Navy veteran and four-term Democratic congresswoman, has secured the Democratic nomination for the upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial election. Sherrill, who won the primary on June 11, will now face a probable Republican rival, Jack Ciattarelli, in the general election. As Sherrill prepares to take on the
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis will lead a delegation from the state to the Americas Summit in Vancouver, Canada, aiming to strengthen international relationships and promote economic growth. The summit will bring together influential leaders from across the Americas to discuss critical topics such as sustainability, technological advancement, economic growth, and
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In the annual Hajj pilgrimage, public officials play a crucial role in supporting pilgrims from their states. While many governors saw this as an opportunity for self-promotion, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State approached it with sincerity and humility. By providing practical welfare to his pilgrims, he demonstrated exceptional
