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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' strong loyalty to President Donald Trump may be a significant asset in the Georgia GOP primary, but it could also be a liability among a more moderate general electorate, said Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie. Jones' attempts to overturn Trump's
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Reproductive Freedom for All, a leading advocate for reproductive rights, has announced its endorsement of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford for Governor and Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro for Attorney General. This move is crucial in the lead-up to the 2026 election, as these positions are pivotal in protecting
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Governor Tony Evers was honored by the AFL-CIO Wisconsin State Building Trades for his commitment to labor-friendly policies and statewide building projects. The union workforce praised Evers for partnering with them to invest in the state's construction projects, including a $2.6 billion state building program. Evers'
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Joseph Kibler, a web development and marketing agency owner, and former firefighter, said he feels called to run for governor of Wyoming, despite having no prior elected office experience. His campaign focuses on being a "regular person" who can bring civility and empathy to state government, which he
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A faith-based rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for Muslims to be considered as gubernatorial candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections in the South West region of Nigeria. Citing a six-year history of Christian governors in the region, the group has urged political parties to
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Billie Sutton, a Democratic candidate for governor of South Dakota, may have been close to winning the office in 2018, but the state's recent trend towards conservatism, fueled by the influence of President Trump, makes his chances of winning even slimmer today. The Republican primary, featuring candidates such
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Georgia Democrats are struggling to find the right pitch in Donald Trump's second term, with some embracing full-throated confrontation and others opting for a more tempered approach. The party's 2026 gubernatorial nominee will face a unique challenge: appealing to both the party's progressive base
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Tom Begich, a Democrat and former state senator from Anchorage, has become the first Democrat to file a letter of intent to run for Alaska governor in the 2026 election. Begich joins eight Republicans in the field, marking the beginning of a potentially competitive election. In a statement, Begich emphasized
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Pennsylvania's Republican Party gained momentum on Monday with the formal announcement of state Treasurer Stacy Garrity's candidacy for governor in the 2026 election. Garrity, a combat veteran and Bradford County native, secured a second term in office by defeating Democrat Erin McClelland by six points in
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Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her bid for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro in the 2026 election, setting up a potentially contentious contest between a low-profile officeholder and a rising star in the Democratic Party. Garrity, a two-term state treasurer, has been critical of
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run for governor as an independent has been met with scrutiny, particularly regarding his funding sources. A new analysis by Heartland Signal reveals that over $200,000 of his donations came from individuals who also contributed to Republican candidates in the race.
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With 18 people having filed paperwork to begin raising and spending money on a campaign, the 2026 Maine governor's race is shaping up to be one of the most crowded and competitive in recent history. This surge in interest is primarily driven by the open seat created by
