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Crowded California governor’s race tests Dems as calls to drop out fall flat
politics1 month ago

Crowded California governor’s race tests Dems as calls to drop out fall flat

California’s Democratic Party chair urged underperforming candidates to drop out to avoid a GOP victory, but eight of nine top contenders stayed in as the June primary nears. One candidate withdrew and endorsed Swalwell, while others—including candidates of color—criticized the pressure as the field remains crowded and the race appears tightly contested in polls. The split field could still yield two Republicans on the November ballot, risking California’s first GOP governor since 2006.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#crowded-field#democratic-party
Calif. Dems pressure crowded governor field to drop out or risk GOP win
politics1 month ago

Calif. Dems pressure crowded governor field to drop out or risk GOP win

California's Democratic Party urged candidates without a viable path to the general election to suspend their campaigns, but nine Democrats remain in a crowded gubernatorial field, fueling fears that two Republicans could reach November. Party chair Rusty Hicks warned of a possible GOP surge and urged strategic withdrawals, a stance criticized by candidates. Polls divide the race into a competitive core and trailing candidates, the party did not endorse anyone at its convention, and Newsom acknowledged concerns.

via The Guardian|
#california#california-politics#democratic-party
politics1 month ago

New Hampshire gubernatorial race heats up as Warmington re-enters against Ayotte

Democrat Cinde Warmington launched a repeat bid for New Hampshire governor, delivering the first major challenge to GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte in a purple, battleground state. Warmington, a former state executive councilor who previously sought the nomination in 2024, is entering an open Democratic field as Democrats hope to block Ayotte’s reelection; Ayotte has clashed with Trump on immigration policy and redistricting, and polls show a competitive but still Republican-leaning race in a state that often swings between parties.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#cinde-warmington#gubernatorial-race
Florida candidates split over Trump Truth Social post about Obama
politics2 months ago

Florida candidates split over Trump Truth Social post about Obama

Trump’s Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama as an ape drew swift backlash and became a flashpoint in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, with Byron Donalds’ campaign blaming a staffer for the post, rival James Fishback defending the clip and courting racially charged rhetoric, and Democrat David Jolly condemning it as vile; other candidates offered little comment, highlighting ongoing race-related tensions shaping the contest.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#byron-donalds#florida-politics#gubernatorial-race
state-politics2 months ago

Donalds Holds Front-Runner Status as Florida GOP Governor’s Race Sees Scramble for No. 2

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, leads Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary with seven months to go, turning the contest into a race for second as DeSantis’ endorsement remains uncertain. High-profile rivals like Jay Collins and Paul Renner have entered the field but polls still show them in single digits, while hypothetical matchups with Florida’s first lady suggest Donalds would win decisively. Donalds’ fundraising (~$45 million), name ID, and a strong campaign team bolster his front-runner position, though opponents argue the race could tighten and scrutinize Donalds’ finances, his wife’s charter-school business, and past associations. DeSantis allies are divided on endorsements, with some suggesting Renner as a credible alternative; the dynamic remains fluid as campaigns eye late developments and potential new entrants into the race.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#donalds-endorsements#florida
Minnesota GOP Candidate Drops Out Over ICE Crackdown, Calls It Unconstitutional
politics2 months ago

Minnesota GOP Candidate Drops Out Over ICE Crackdown, Calls It Unconstitutional

Top Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel withdrew from the race, denouncing the Trump-era ICE crackdown Operation Metro Surge as unconstitutional and harmful to U.S. citizens, saying it has fueled fear and disrupted local policing after the killings of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis; his exit comes as some Republicans distance themselves from immigration enforcement.

via The Guardian|
#gubernatorial-race#ice#minnesota
Spanberger Leads Virginia Governor’s Race as Early Voting Ends
politics5 months ago

Spanberger Leads Virginia Governor’s Race as Early Voting Ends

The Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey indicates Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading the Virginia governor's race with an 11-point advantage over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, and a close contest for Attorney General between Democrat Jay Jones and incumbent Republican Jason Miyares. Voter preferences are influenced by issues like the economy and party approval ratings, with Spanberger solidifying her lead as Election Day approaches.

via - Emerson Polling|
#2025#gubernatorial-race#politics
Latino Voters and Trump Influence Shape New Jersey's Gubernatorial Race
politics5 months ago

Latino Voters and Trump Influence Shape New Jersey's Gubernatorial Race

Mikie Sherrill, a moderate Democrat and Navy veteran, is favored to win the New Jersey governor's race amid a challenging political landscape, including recent shifts in voter registration and Trump's unpopularity in the state, but she faces hurdles such as campaign missteps and the unpredictable nature of Jersey's elastic electorate.

via Washington Monthly|
#2025-elections#democratic-candidate#gubernatorial-race