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Minnesota lieutenant governor launches Senate bid
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched her official campaign Thursday for the U.S. Senate, running to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the 2026 election cycle. “Today, I’m ...The Hill - 2h -
DeWine picks ex-Ohio State football coach for lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Monday he’s selecting ex-Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel to be the Buckeye State’s next lieutenant governor. DeWine in his Monday announcement ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governorABC News - Feb. 10 -
Ohio governor nominates legendary ex-football coach Jim Tressel for lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has nominated Jim Tressel, a former star college football coach who guided Ohio State University to a national championship, to be his next lieutenant governor.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tabs ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel to serve as lieutenant governor
This is Tressel's first foray into politics after a long career in college athleticsCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Arizona businesswoman launches bid for governor
GOP businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced on Wednesday that she’s launching a bid for Arizona governor in 2026, ending speculation over her next moves. “President Trump is back in the White ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Trump Pardons Rod Blagojevich, the Former Illinois Governor
The pardon was the latest overture between the president and the former governor, who is still known in Chicago simply as “Blago.”The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online. In ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
DeSantis: Wife Casey 'not seeking' Florida governor bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) debunked rumors Tuesday that his wife, Casey, would run for the job he now occupies in 2026. “It's not something that she's seeking out. I think a lot of people are ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democratic governors diverge on how to handle Trump
Democratic governors are diverging in their approaches to President Trump amid mounting speculation that some of them are gunning for the White House in 2028. Some are digging their heels into ...The Hill - 4d -
'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor
Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race
After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race
Vivek Ramaswamy’s short and rocky tenure in Washington isn’t turning off Republican voters in his home state.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Kansas’s Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a proposal to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth for the third consecutive year, setting up another battle with the state’s ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Karrin Taylor Robson launches run for Arizona governor, touting Trump's backing
Republican businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced Wednesday that she is running for governor in Arizona, touting support from President Donald Trump in the race.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.ABC News - Feb. 12 -
Ex-Buckeyes coach Tressel now Ohio lt. governor
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was confirmed Wednesday as Ohio's next lieutenant governor.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Kamala Harris is Democratic frontrunner for California governor in 2026: Poll
Former Vice President Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), new polling shows. ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Liberal Vets Group Gives Spanberger Boost in Virginia Governor’s Race
The $500,000 donation to the campaign of Abigail Spanberger, a former representative and C.I.A. officer, is the largest direct contribution in VoteVets’ 20-year history.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Abortion Provider Won’t Be Extradited to Louisiana, N.Y. Governor Says
The case could lead to a battle in federal court over whether states that support abortion rights can protect doctors who provide abortion services.The New York Times - 6d -
Grenell would consider run for California governor if Harris enters race
Richard Grenell, President Trump’s “special missions” envoy and interim executive director of the Kennedy Center, left the door open to a run for California governor if former Vice President Kamala ...The Hill - 6d -
Ramaswamy files campaign paperwork for anticipated Ohio governor bid
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has officially begun the process of running for governor of Ohio as he filed the necessary paperwork with the Ohio secretary of state on Friday. ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump shares poll showing Donalds leading Florida governor's race
President Trump is touting a internal poll showing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leading in a hypothetical Florida governor's race. Trump touted the poll, which was conducted by the Florida-based ...The Hill - 3d -
Ramaswamy set to launch Ohio governor bid on Feb. 24
Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is set to launch his expected 2026 run for Ohio governor next Monday, The Hill has learned. After weeks of hints at the move, Ramaswamy is on track ...The Hill - 3d -
Expert weighs in on NY governor's potential move to remove NYC mayor
New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure to step down after four top officials in his administration resigned over allegations of a quid pro quo with the Trump administration. Adams ...CBS News - 2d -
New York governor considering removing Eric Adams as NYC mayor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding meetings to discuss Eric Adam's future as mayor of New York City. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.CBS News - 2d -
Should Hochul remove Adams? Former New York governor weighs in
Former New York Gov. David Paterson joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss the political turmoil surrounding NYC Mayor Eric Adams.The Hill - 1d -
Kansas GOP overrides governor’s veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Kansas’s GOP legislature voted Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, becoming the 27th state to restrict access to ...The Hill - 1d -
Kamala Harris Has Scrambled the California Governor’s Race Without Entering It
The possibility of a run by the 2024 Democratic flag-bearer looms over the race for California’s top job.The New York Times - 1d -
David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83
David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has diedABC News - 6h -
David Boren, an Oklahoma Eminence as Governor and Senator, Dies at 83
A Democrat, he became a powerful voice on national intelligence in the Senate before leaving to become president of the University of Oklahoma.The New York Times - 1h -
Tennessee governor proposes another $1B toward roads amid a $30B project backlog
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing an injection of more than $1 billion into road projects to address the state’s $30 billion projects backlogABC News - Feb. 10 -
Jim Tressel says he isn't thinking about running for Ohio governor — but he isn't ruling it out
Jim Tressel, a former college football coach and Ohio’s soon-to-be lieutenant governor, said Thursday that he never envisioned accepting such a position — and that, despite heightened speculation, ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
He Resigned as Ohio State’s Coach Amid Scandal. Now He Could Run for Governor.
Jim Tressel is considered a viable candidate for Ohio governor because of his virtually statewide name recognition, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Jim Guy Tucker, Ex-Arkansas Governor Caught Up in Whitewater, Dies at 81
He was among those targeted by the investigation that consumed much of Bill Clinton’s presidency. But his conviction was later questioned.The New York Times - 6d