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Controversial humanitarian Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial nomination, CNN projects
politics1 day ago

Controversial humanitarian Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial nomination, CNN projects

CNN projects that Victor Marx, a Marine veteran who leads a anti-human trafficking nonprofit and has made extraordinary claims about his life, has won the Republican nomination for Colorado governor, defeating Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms. Marx will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November in a state that has not elected a GOP governor in more than two decades; his campaign has drawn both grassroots support and skepticism over his sensational life story, while opponents argued he is unfit or deceptive. The general election appears challenging for Marx in a state leaning Democratic in statewide races.

via CNN|
#colorado#elections#gop
Weiser edges Bennet in Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary
politics9 days ago

Weiser edges Bennet in Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, overturning early disadvantages in name ID and fundraising; Bennet conceded as Weiser led by about 10 points when the AP called the race, positioning Weiser to likely win the governor’s race in November in a state where Republicans haven’t won statewide since 2016.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#democratic-primary#governor
Weiser edges Bennet in Colorado governor primary, eyes Polis’s seat
politics10 days ago

Weiser edges Bennet in Colorado governor primary, eyes Polis’s seat

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating Sen. Michael Bennet by about 10 points as anti-establishment sentiment and opposition to Donald Trump shaped the race. Weiser will advance to the general election to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis, in a state that has not elected a Republican governor in over two decades. The contest emphasized anti-Trump messaging, with Weiser highlighting Bennet’s votes on Trump nominees and Bennet criticizing Weiser’s record as attorney general and leadership in taking on the Trump administration.

via NBC News|
#bennet#colorado#democrats
Weiser wins Colorado governor Democratic nomination in upset over Bennet
politics10 days ago

Weiser wins Colorado governor Democratic nomination in upset over Bennet

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in an upset with early returns showing 55% to 45% and AP calling the race shortly after polls closed. The result underscores voter frustration with Washington and a shift toward a more progressive, state-focused approach; Bennet’s loss ends any chance of a Senate appointment or late-stage scramble to replace him, leaving Weiser as the early favorite for November.

via Axios|
#colorado#democratic-primary#governor
Moore extends lead in MD Democratic governor primary as Cox tops GOP field in early results
politics17 days ago

Moore extends lead in MD Democratic governor primary as Cox tops GOP field in early results

The NYT live blog on Maryland’s 2026 primary shows Gov. Wes Moore cruising to the Democratic nomination (about 87.8% to Eric Felber’s 12.2% with 43% of votes counted), while Republican Dan Cox leads the GOP governor contest with about 43.7% (Hale ~37%, Myrick ~6%) as results continue to roll in. The post also tracks statewide races and key U.S. House contests, reflecting AP calls and rolling updates as more ballots are tallied.

via The New York Times|
#democracy#elections#governor
Wilson Clinches South Carolina GOP Governor Runoff
politics17 days ago

Wilson Clinches South Carolina GOP Governor Runoff

NBC News projected Alan Wilson as the winner of the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff over Pamela Evette, 162,979 votes (67.5%) to 78,486 votes (32.5%), with about 88,000 votes still to be counted. The race featured mixed endorsements from Donald Trump, who backed Evette before the June 9 primary but issued a co-endorsement for Wilson ahead of the runoff, helping frame the contest as a Trump-influenced showdown within the SC GOP.

via NBC News|
#alan-wilson#governor#pamela-evette
SC Runoffs: Wilson Wins Governor, Stumbo Edges Goldfinch in AG Race
politics17 days ago

SC Runoffs: Wilson Wins Governor, Stumbo Edges Goldfinch in AG Race

South Carolina’s 2026 runoff produced clear GOP wins in the top statewide races: Alan Wilson defeated Pamela Evette 64.8% to 35.2% in the Governor runoff (about 90,000 votes reported), while David Stumbo beat Stephen Goldfinch 53.9% to 46.1% for Attorney General (roughly 88,000 votes). U.S. House runoffs in Districts 1 and 2 showed close margins—Democrats Lacore leading Deford 51–49 in District 1, Republicans Honeycutt leading Smith 51–49 in District 1, and Democrat Khalifa leading Robinson 52–48 in District 2—with results still being tallied.

via The New York Times|
#attorney-general#elections#governor
Braun reshapes Indiana’s utility regulator after AES rate decision
politics18 days ago

Braun reshapes Indiana’s utility regulator after AES rate decision

Gov. Mike Braun replaced Andy Zay as chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission with Anthony Swinger, effective immediately; Zay remains on the five-member panel. The shake-up follows Braun’s criticism of the IURC’s approval of AES Indiana’s roughly $70 million annual rate increase. Swinger did not vote on the AES case due to his prior work with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. The IURC sets rates for electricity, natural gas and other utilities. Zay’s chair salary was $163,000 vs Swinger’s $152,000 as commissioner. Braun can remove members for cause but did not; Veleta and Ziegner are the other commissioners, with Ziegner’s term through 2027.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|
#aes-indiana#governor#indiana
Trump backs both SC GOP hopefuls to avoid another primary setback
politics21 days ago

Trump backs both SC GOP hopefuls to avoid another primary setback

President Donald Trump endorsed both Pam Evette and Alan Wilson in South Carolina’s Republican governor runoff, saying he can’t hurt either by picking one and calling both “MAGA and America First.” Evette led the June 9 primary but won less than 30% and will face Wilson in the June 23 runoff, a race in which Wilson has also drawn support from former rivals and Sen. Tim Scott.

via NBC News|
#endorsement#governor#politics
Georgia Primaries Reshape the GOP: Collins Clinches Senate Runoff, Jackson Wins Governor Nomination
politics24 days ago

Georgia Primaries Reshape the GOP: Collins Clinches Senate Runoff, Jackson Wins Governor Nomination

CNN projections show a pivotal primaries night: in Georgia, Mike Collins won the Republican Senate runoff and will face Jon Ossoff, while Rick Jackson defeated Trump-backed Burt Jones to secure the GOP nomination for governor amid strong early-vote support; Burt Jones conceded. Derek Dooley also conceded in the Georgia Senate race. Outside Georgia, Alabama’s Barry Moore won the GOP Senate runoff; Oklahoma’s Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond advanced to the Oklahoma governor runoff, and Kevin Hern captured the Republican Senate nomination there, with Democrat Cyndi Munson winning Oklahoma’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. The day’s coverage highlighted endorsements, fundraising dynamics and shifting voter enthusiasm across multiple races.

via CNN|
#georgia#governor#politics
Becerra Gains Momentum in CA Governor Race, Leading Hilton in New Poll
politics27 days ago

Becerra Gains Momentum in CA Governor Race, Leading Hilton in New Poll

A June Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows Xavier Becerra leading California’s governor race, with 52% of the general electorate backing Becerra and 31% supporting Republican Steve Hilton; billionaire Tom Steyer trails. The poll also finds broad left-leaning support for Becerra (including progressives), a favorable rating for Becerra at about 44%, and stronger appeal to moderates and Latinos, helping him outperform Hilton even in persuadable areas like Orange County and the Central Valley. About 17% of voters remain undecided. If elected, Becerra would be California’s first Latino governor in more than 150 years.

via Sacramento Bee|
#becerra#california#governor