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California’s crowded gubernatorial primary has Democrats delaying their ballots for strategic reasons, wary that two Republicans could advance in the jungle primary. Polls show Xavier Becerra leading, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer close behind, prompting voters to weigh choices to avoid a Republican‑leaning November runoff.
Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in South Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial primary, backing a candidate who has outlined a sweeping voting-restriction agenda—ending the “reasonable impediment” ID option, requiring citizenship proof for registration, expanding purge methods and data sharing, using federal voter data systems, and creating an Election Integrity Unit to police alleged fraud—positions critics say would curb access to the ballot. The endorsement underscores Trump’s pattern of backing loyalists on voting rights, while Evette’s lead in polls is narrow and the ultimate impact of the backing remains uncertain.
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli won their respective Democratic and Republican primaries for New Jersey governor, setting the stage for a competitive November race where Trump's influence and the state's political shift will be tested.
Voters in New Jersey are participating in primary elections that will determine the candidates for the 2025 gubernatorial race, with Democrats led by Mikie Sherrill and Republicans supporting Jack Ciattarelli, amid a highly expensive and Trump-influenced campaign environment, signaling potential political shifts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Voters in Louisiana participated in the Gubernatorial Primary Election on October 14, with multiple candidates vying for positions such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Treasurer. Various local races for judges, sheriffs, and parish presidents were also contested. Additionally, there were amendments on private funds in elections, freedom of worship, state retirement system payments, and tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations. The election results are available on the Secretary of State's website.
Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary winner, Daniel Cameron, mocked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his victory speech, touting a "Trump culture of winning" after DeSantis had criticized the GOP's "culture of losing." Trump pushed back on DeSantis' remarks, highlighting his support of DeSantis in prior races and his lead over the Florida governor in recent 2024 polling. DeSantis is considered a top potential contender for the 2024 presidential race and is expected to announce his candidacy soon.