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GOP secretary of state files to run for Kansas governor, picks representative as running mate

Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab officially filed to run for Kansas governor on Friday, selecting Rep. Ken Rahjes of Agra as his running mate. Rahjes represents the Graha...

What Kansas governor candidates have named their running mates in leadup to the 2026 midterms?

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four prominent candidates in the race for Kansas' next governor have announced their respective running mates as the fight to win the 2026 gubernatorial race begins...

O’Hara pushes ahead with governor’s race; names state school board member running mate

Read ArticleFormer Johnson County Commissioner Charlotte O'Hara is pushing ahead with her bid for governor regardless of President Donald Trump's endorsement of Senate President Ty...

UPDATED: Schwab remains in governor’s race; picks running mate

Read Article(Updated to include comments from Schwab's announcement and insurance commissioner) Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced Friday morning that he will for...

Hobbs Re-Election Team Releases First English and Spanish Ads of the Campaign

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s re-election team has released the first two ads for the 2026 campaign. The first one is called “Work” and highlights Governor Hobbs’s working and mid...

Kansas Democrats in governor’s race claw for traction with anti-Brownback attacks on GOP foes

Former Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's legacy, especially signing of a controversial 2012 tax bill, remains a prominent attack line for Democrats in 2026.

Democratic ticket in Kansas governor’s race pairs legislators from Johnson, Sedgwick counties

TOPEKA — Kansas gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher said Thursday that Wichita Rep. KC Ohaebosim would be her running mate, forming a Democratic ticket of like-minded Statehouse...

Scott Schwab selects running mate in race for governor

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab has revealed his choice for lieutenant governor. Schwab made an announcement at 10 a.m. on May 29 at 915 SW Harrison St. in T...

Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

LIVE TX RESULTS: Paxton-Cornyn Showdown; Will Dems Choose Concentration-Camp Galindo? UPDATE: Paxton Wins

Attorney general’s race takes to the air

Read ArticleA group with ties to the Republican Attorneys General Association started running ads Wednesday morning for Kris Kobach in his reelection bid for attorney general. It m...

The Governor’s Races to Watch in 2026

Multiple women candidates are running in this year’s many open governor races leading up to the 2026 midterm elections in November. The post The Governor’s Races to Watch in 2026 a...

Democratic gubernatorial debate: A tale of two candidates

Read ArticleAn upstart candidate who vows to fight for the people as she battles against the Democratic establishment. Or a candidate who says he has the ability and resources to b...

Kansas secretary of state announces running mate for governor

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, a Republican, announced his running mate for governor on Friday in Topeka.

Talarico kicks off statewide tour as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico are already launching attacks against each other as the Texas Senate race begins to take shape following Tuesday’s p...

Middleton, Roy square off for Texas Republican attorney general nomination

Early voting for the 2026 Texas primary runoffs starts on Monday, and while lots of attention is being paid to the high-profile Senate race at the top of the ticket, Republicans ha...

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops o...

As governor’s race begins, Senate race has new signals

An analysis from long-time political observer Al Cross

What impact will Trump's endorsement have on the race for the next Kansas governor?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for Kansas' next governor in the days ahead as the 2026 Gubernatorial Election draws near. Experts report th...

Talarico launches ‘People vs Ken Paxton’ campaign as Senate race heats up

In the Texas Republican primary runoff election, Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn for the U.S. Senate nomination, and both he and Democratic nominee James Talarico have be...

Texas Opie Leading Both Cornyn and Paxton

Paxton Runs Away With the Texas Senate Primary Runoff (Update)

Kansas gubernatorial candidates start naming running mates

Three Kansas gubernatorial candidates have recently selected their running mates.

Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.