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French President Emmanuel Macron is facing an unprecedented threat to his power, and in response, Marine Le Pen's far-right party is reportedly exploring ways to enable her to run in the 2027 presidential election despite her current five-year ban from public office. The ban was imposed after Le
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President Donald Trump's allies are seeking to ensure that Zohran Mamdani loses the New York City mayoral race, which would help consolidate the anti-Mamdani vote behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo. This move could have significant implications for Republicans in next year's congressional and gubernatorial elections, where
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Paul Renner, the Republican former Florida House speaker, has launched a campaign for governor without the backing of either President Donald Trump or Gov. Ron DeSantis. Renner believes he can appeal to conservative voters by taking advantage of the growing rift between DeSantis and Trump supporters ahead of the 2026
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched his reelection bid Tuesday, vowing to serve a full four-year term and not to pursue a widely speculated 2028 presidential bid. Moore, the nation's lone Black governor, has maintained a high level of popularity, with job approval ratings above 55 percent, according to
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David Crowley, the 39-year-old Milwaukee County Executive, has launched his bid for Wisconsin governor, touting his background in office and experience in one of the state's poorest neighborhoods as key qualifications. Crowley's candidacy marks the start of a crowded and competitive primary, with Lieutenant Governor Sara
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Campaign finance rules have changed in Georgia, allowing elected officials to raise unlimited campaign cash during the legislative session through leadership committees. Since their introduction in 2021, these committees have raised over $15.5 million, with $2.3 million collected during this year's legislative session. Critics argue that
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In a potentially significant turn of events for the 2025 governor's race in New Jersey, Garfield Mayor Everett E. Garnto Jr., a Democrat, announced that he is changing his party registration to Republican and endorsing GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. Garnto's decision is seen as a
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Conservative organization Club for Growth, a key player in Republican Party primary battles, is throwing its weight behind GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn in her bid to become the next governor of Tennessee. Blackburn, who faces off against Rep. John Rose in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, will succeed term-limited GOP
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New Hampshire is a key New England swing state where Republicans are hoping to flip the Senate seat in the 2026 midterms. The seat is currently occupied by retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who announced in April that she would not seek re-election. Republicans are optimistic about their chances, with
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The highly anticipated New Jersey governor's race, pitting Democratic congresswoman Mikie Sherrill against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, has become a critical battleground in the nation's politics. As the nation's only other governor's race, in Virginia, appears to be less competitive, the stakes in
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Philip Sarnecki, a Johnson County businessman with a 30-year background in the financial services industry, has announced his candidacy for the Kansas Republican Party's nomination for governor in 2026. Sarnecki expressed frustration with the party's history of losing gubernatorial campaigns to Democrats, stating that he aims
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As the election approaches, experts predict a tight race between Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill currently leads in polling, but Ciattarelli is still within striking distance. The candidates have been working hard to get in front of voters, and experts agree that the real fight begins
