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politics10 days ago•17 min saved

Bennet’s governor bid ends in defeat, joining a small club of senator-to-governor bid failures

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) lost the Democratic primary for Colorado governor to Attorney General Phil Weiser, making him one of a small number of sitting senators to run for governor and fall short; the piece notes this isn’t unprecedented, citing past examples such as Texas Gov. Rick Perry defeating Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in 2010 and Indiana’s Sen. William Jenner in 1948, after which Jenner remained in the Senate.

via The Washington Post|

#colorado #gubernatorial-elections #michael-bennet

politics22 days ago•23 min saved

Pingree and Charles Clinch Maine Governor Nomination in Ranked-Choice Runoffs

Democrat Hannah Pingree, endorsed by outgoing Gov. Janet Mills, and Republican Bobby Charles won their party nominations in Maine’s crowded governor’s race after ranked-choice runoffs, setting up a November contest to replace Mills.

via The Washington Post|

#bobby-charles #gubernatorial-elections #hannah-pingree

politics25 days ago•23 min saved

Trump mulls dual endorsements in tight SC governor's race

President Donald Trump is considering endorsing both remaining Republican candidates in South Carolina's governor's race—Lt. Gov. Pam Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson—part of hedging bets to avoid alienating conservative activists in the runoff.

via The Washington Post|

#gubernatorial-elections #political-endorsements #politics

elections25 days ago•21 min saved

Rick Jackson wins Georgia GOP governor runoff, set to face Keisha Bottoms

Billionaire health executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial runoff and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp, as Trump’s influence in Georgia politics remains a key backdrop.

via The Washington Post|

#burt-jones #donald-trump #elections

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Angry Voters Meet Cautious Politicians Over Data Center Bans

Anger over the energy-hungry data-center boom is shaping politics from local Ohio parks to the national stage, but both parties are avoiding broad bans as they weigh energy costs, environmental impacts, and economic consequences; in Ohio, residents near an AWS site mobilize ahead of midterms and Gov. DeWine paused tax incentives, highlighting the tightrope politicians tread on data-center policy.

via The Washington Post|

#data-centers #energy-policy #gubernatorial-elections

politics1 month ago•24 min saved

Trump-backed Feenstra toppled in Iowa GOP governor primary upset

Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra was defeated by Zach Lahn in Iowa’s GOP gubernatorial primary, with Lahn leading by less than a percentage point as more than 98% of votes were counted; Feenstra’s loss marks a setback to Trump’s grip on GOP nominations, as Lahn advances to face Democrat Rob Sand in the general election.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #gubernatorial-elections #iowa

politics3 months ago•25 min saved

Virginia redistricting clouds Spanberger’s centrist image

The Virginia redistricting fight is undermining Governor Abigail Spanberger’s reputation as a moderate Democrat, as partisan map battles, immigration policy debates, and affordability proposals reshape her image and agenda ahead of midterm elections.

via The Washington Post|

#abigail-spanberger-politician #gubernatorial-elections #immigration-policy

united-states4 months ago•33 min saved

Abbott Wins Texas GOP Governor Primary, Aiming for Fourth Term

Greg Abbott won the Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, setting up his bid for a fourth term; a close Trump ally, he has led Texas on a conservative policy path, and polls show him as the favorite to win in November.

via Reuters|

#donald-trump #gubernatorial-elections #republican-party

politics5 months ago•24 min saved

Minnesota governor hopeful quits over GOP’s retribution on the state

Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, ended his campaign, saying he could not support the national GOP’s ‘retribution’ on Minnesotans and decrying ICE operations there as an ‘unmitigated disaster,’ a move highlighting ongoing intra-party tensions.

via The Washington Post|

#gubernatorial-elections #immigration #immigration-policy

virginia-politics5 months ago•27 min saved

Spanberger’s Husband Makes History as Virginia’s First Gentleman

Adam Spanberger, a computer engineer and cyclist, becomes Virginia’s first male gubernatorial spouse as his wife Abigail Spanberger takes office as governor. He says he plans to work behind the scenes to support her administration and will advocate for stronger public education funding, including resources for teachers, school buildings, counselors, and arts programs.

via The Washington Post|

#abigail-spanberger-politician #adam-spanberger #first-gentleman

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Democratic Gubernatorial Races in VA and NJ Signal Midterm and 2028 Trends

Recent YouGov surveys show Democrats leading in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, with Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill holding significant advantages over their Republican opponents, Winsome Earle-Sears and Jack Ciattarelli, respectively, based on likely voter preferences.

via YouGov|

#democratic-leads #gubernatorial-elections #new-jersey

politics10 months ago•9 min saved

Key Developments in Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Races

The upcoming Virginia and New Jersey governor's races are key tests for both parties ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with campaigns focusing on issues like affordability, economic policies, and Trump’s influence, and the races potentially indicating broader political trends and voter enthusiasm.

via NBC News|

#campaigns #gubernatorial-elections #new-jersey