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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...

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

An analysis from long-time political observer Al Cross

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...

4 GOP candidates vie to take on Kotek in Oregon governor's race

Four Republican candidates are fighting for the chance to take on Democratic Governor Tina Kotek in Oregon’s May 19 primary election.

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.

CA Gov Race & the Fight for Democratic Party's Future

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...

California Governor’s Race Is Turning Into a 3-Way Fight

After a surprisingly chaotic race, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of who’s likely to be the next governor of California.

New Poll Finds Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Increasing Their Leads In Governor's Race

After a new poll released this week, it is looking increasingly likely that the two candidates who will be on the November ballot for governor of California are Xavier Becerra and...

The Final Stretch: Becerra and Hilton Surge Ahead

With days to go before the June 2 primary, California's chaotic governor's race has finally settled on its expected top-two, setting up a rare cross-party showdown in one of the na...

Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP primary for Ohio governor, Brown notches Dem nod to face Husted for Senate seat

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy easily waltzed to victory over business owner Casey Putsch, teeing up a November showdown against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, where polls show a cl...

At Final Governor's Race Debate Before Primary, Becerra Gets Attacked, Porter Still Trying to Break Through

On Thursday night at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, seven of the candidates for California governor debated one last time before the June 2 primary, each trying to cha...

Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber

​Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state's former health director as he seeks to keep the governor's office in GOP hands.

Live results: Vivek Ramaswamy, Amy Acton move in on Ohio governor's race

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California's Lukewarm Governor Debate Won't Shake Up Race

Four Democratic candidates for California governor took the stage in San Francisco Wednesday night, hoping to shake up the scattered Democratic support and emerge as a frontrunner...

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.

Newsom, Top Dems Making Moves in CA Governor Race

California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor's race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, th...

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor’s Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra’s popularity shot up following endorsements from 15 state assembly members, and he and Steyer, who was endorsed by Betty Yee Tuesday, are now tied for the Democratic...

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces run for governor

Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will run for the governor’s office next year when Gov. Andy Beshear’s term ends.

Poll Shows Oklahoma GOP Governor’s Race Locked in Heated Four-Way…

After months and months of campaigning, pandering, and keeping the local TV news economy afloat with political ad spending, the 2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial race is still anyone’s t...

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.

Trump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor primary, setting up a competitive Nov. race

In Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't won an election for governor in 20 years, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton could be in for a tight race this fall.

State of Texas: The race for Attorney General

Early voting starts Monday for primary runoff elections in Texas. While the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is drawing national attention, another high-profile statewide contest...

Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign

Ohio has a contested Republican primary for governor fast approaching, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.