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Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, sustained minor injuries after his private plane lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday night. Both Tiffany and the pilot, Leonard Boltz, swam to shore and were rescued by fire department airboats. The FAA is investigating the incident, while Tiffany continues his campaign despite medical advice to avoid flying.
Wisconsin’s governor race becomes a test for Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist, as voters question electability in a purple state while Democrats wrestle to unify behind a DSA-backed candidate amid intra-party tensions and GOP attacks that could shape future elections.
Both Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries in Maine are headed to ranked-choice tallies, with no candidate projected to win a majority in either race. In the Democratic field, Nirav Shah leads first-choice votes but is below 50%, while Hannah Pingree is close behind; Bernie Sanders endorsed Troy Jackson. Three Democrats—Jackson, Pingree, and Shenna Bellows—cross-endorsed one another and urged supporters to rank each other atop their ballots to consolidate against Shah. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles leads the initial tally amid a field that includes Jonathan Bush, David Jones, Garrett Mason, and Ben Midgley. Maine’s ranked-choice system reallocates votes from lower-ranked candidates until a winner emerges, and the governorship is open due to term limits on Janet Mills.
After Darren Bailey won the Republican primary, incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker will face a November rematch for Illinois’ governorship, a race in a state that remains heavily Democratic as Pritzker weighs a potential 2028 White House bid and defends his record.
Mississippi's gubernatorial election, once seen as a sure win for Republican incumbent Tate Reeves, has become a competitive race with Democrat Brandon Presley trailing by only one percentage point in recent polls. Presley aims to become the first Mississippi Democrat in over 20 years to win the state's highest office. Reeves has emphasized his conservative record and economic achievements, but faces criticism for his refusal to expand Medicaid and address economic issues. Presley has focused on engaging Black voters and advocating for affordable healthcare and higher wages. The race could potentially head to a runoff if neither candidate receives a majority.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley is mounting a surprisingly strong challenge against incumbent GOP Gov. Tate Reeves in deep-red Mississippi. Presley, a distant cousin of Elvis Presley, is focusing on economic issues like expanding Medicaid benefits and distancing himself from the national Democratic Party. While Reeves is favored to win, Presley's campaign has gained momentum by appealing to moderate supporters of former President Donald Trump and increasing voter turnout among the state's large Black population. Although Mississippi is unlikely to become the next Georgia, Presley's competitive run signals a shift in the traditionally Republican stronghold.
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley will have their first and only debate before the Nov. 7 gubernatorial election. The debate will be broadcast live on WAPT-TV and Mississippi Public Broadcasting. Key points to watch include how Reeves performs under pressure, how Presley handles his first major debate, the level of personal attacks, addressing undecided voters, defending opposition to Medicaid expansion, addressing Reeves' alignment with national Democrats, and how much ground WAPT will cover in the debate.
Democratic nominee Brandon Presley is seeking to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor, Tate Reeves, by rallying a bipartisan, multiracial coalition to vote in unprecedented numbers. Presley, who has campaigned in all 82 counties of the state, is endorsed by influential figures like U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and actor Morgan Freeman. He aims to mobilize Black voters, who make up nearly 40% of the population, as well as disenchanted Republicans. Meanwhile, Reeves emphasizes conservative policies and highlights Mississippi's low unemployment rate and improvements in public education. The election will be decided by a majority of the popular vote, following the repeal of a Jim Crow-era provision that required winning both the popular vote and a majority of state House districts.
In a heated debate ahead of Kentucky's gubernatorial election, Democratic Governor Andy Beshear defended his COVID-19 pandemic restrictions while facing criticism from Republican challenger Daniel Cameron. The candidates sparred over the economy, education policies, abortion, and transgender issues. Beshear defended his decisions during the pandemic, emphasizing that he prioritized saving lives, while Cameron accused him of infringing on constitutional rights. They also clashed over school vouchers, with Beshear opposing them as a diversion of funds from public schools and Cameron expressing support. Both candidates presented their plans for public education, with Beshear proposing a pay raise for teachers and Cameron advocating for increased starting pay and a tutoring program.
Kentucky's upcoming gubernatorial election is expected to be a close race despite Governor Andy Beshear's lead in the polls. Beshear, a popular Democratic incumbent, is running for a second term against Republican Daniel Cameron. While Beshear has consistently led in the polls, Republicans argue that past polls have underestimated Republican support in Kentucky. Both parties are preparing for a competitive finish, with Republicans aiming to tie Beshear to President Biden and attack him on issues such as crime rates and the economy. Democrats express cautious optimism based on Beshear's significant campaign spending and his handling of natural disasters during his governorship.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron has chosen Sen. Robby Mills as his running mate for the upcoming election in Kentucky. Mills, a self-proclaimed "true conservative," has a strong track record of pushing conservative values and fighting against what he perceives as radical agendas. The announcement emphasized culture war issues and Mills' experience in lawmaking and building relationships. The choice of Mills could potentially boost Cameron's campaign in Western Kentucky, an area where his opponent, Andy Beshear, performed well in the previous election.