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The only woman running for N.J. governor shrugs off electability concerns around her gender
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the presidential race has given rise, again, to whispered worries in the Democratic Party about female candidates and electability — resurrecting a ...NBC News - 1d -
Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up
Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
As Markets Whipsaw, Conservative Media Shrugs
Many conservative websites have either ignored the recent stock declines or framed them in a positive way.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
What does Canada’s new prime minister mean for the US?
Canada has a new prime minister-in-waiting. Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation in January, the governing Liberal Party elected Mark Carney as its leader in a landslide victory on Sunday. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Canada ‘will never be part of the US’, says new PM Mark Carney amid trade war
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor sworn in and expected to call election soon. Mark Carney has said Canada will never be part of the US, after being sworn in as the country’s 24th ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tudor Dixon considering bid for Senate, Michigan governor
Republican businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon is considering a run for political office in Michigan, either for the U.S. Senate or Governor, again, and has praised President ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over New Jersey’s Governor Race
President Trump and his divisive policies are helping to define the primary races for New Jersey governor.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governorABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump meets with Michigan governor to discuss jobs
President Trump met with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday at the White House for what the Democratic governor described as a “productive meeting.” “I had a productive meeting at the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
California governor raises questions with ‘This is Gavin Newsom’ podcast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new podcast hosting prominent supporters of President Trump is raising questions about his political strategy as he wraps up his tenure as governor and keeps the ...The Hill - 6d -
Tennessee Rep. John Rose launches bid for governor
Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) announced Thursday that he’s running for Tennessee governor to replace term-limited Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Today, as the grateful descendent of fearless Tennessee pioneers and ...The Hill - 1d -
Casey DeSantis on possible run for governor: 'We'll see'
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis further stoked speculation that she may run for governor in 2026, telling an audience “we’ll see” when asked about launching a bid. The state’s first lady praised ...The Hill - 21h -
Garlin Gilchrist unveils bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor
Garlin Gilchrist II (D), Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. Gilchrist, a former software engineer, ran alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Former Rep. Katie Porter launches run for California governor
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running for governor of California, injecting another well-known name into the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Katie Porter jumps into California governor's race
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for California governor on Tuesday, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In an ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Canadians believe that Mark Carney is the man to stand up to Donald Trump | Colin Horgan
The newly appointed Liberal leader is likely to call a federal election to bolster his mandate, but Canadians seem to see him as the best bet to counter US tariffs. When Mark Carney took the job as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Stock market moves since Trump's election
Major U.S. indexes and DJT stock performance since election day.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Kirsty Coventry elected president of the International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic CommitteeABC News - 1d -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Garlin Gilchrist on why he wants to be Michigan's next governor
Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has entered the crowded race to be the state's next governor. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Gilchrist about why he ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump critic wins Greenland election
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council
U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.ESPN - 6d -
Badenoch warns Tories local elections in May will be tough
The Tory leader admits the upcoming local elections will be "tough", in her party's campaign launch.BBC News - 2d -
Coventry elected as IOC's first female president
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the post.ESPN - 1d -
Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
West Virginia’s governor is latest politician to look deeply unserious after NCAA postseason snub
West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey wants to root out corruption at the NCAA. But mostly he wants his constituents to cheer him on.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ron DeSantis' team is urging Florida lobbyists not to back Rep. Byron Donalds for governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political operation is making calls to state lobbyists, urging them not to support Rep. Byron Donalds for governor.NBC News - 3d -
Kosovo's election committee details results of legislative election as Kurti toils to form Cabinet
Kosovo’s election governing body has released the results of last month’s legislative election, which saw Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination Movement Party winning most seats but ...ABC News - 6d -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election on ThursdayABC News - 2d -
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.CBS News - 1d -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
West Virginia governor attacks NCAA ‘robbery’ after WVU excluded from March Madness
Patrick Morrisey orders state investigation into matter North Carolina selected over West Virginia West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said on Monday that the state will launch an ...The Guardian - 4d -
Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor
The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - Mar. 11
