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Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Yahoo Entertainment
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress, bowing out of the...
Dec 19, 2025, 9:27 PM
How Indiana's redistricting rejection affects Trump's push nationwide
Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star
Indiana's rejection of President Donald Trump's redistricting push makes the math more tenuous for ensuring a Republican majority in Congress.
Dec 12, 2025, 11:05 AM
‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
STEVE KARNOWSKI, Yahoo Entertainment
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor...
Dec 11, 2025, 4:02 PM
Long Island Republican Bruce Blakeman is running for New York governor
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and PHILIP MARCELO, Yahoo Entertainment
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a firebrand Long Island Republican, announced a run for governor of New York on Tuesday, setting up a primary clash...
Dec 9, 2025, 1:49 PM
What Josh Shapiro Believes
Tim Alberta, The Atlantic
The Pennsylvania governor has spent his life preparing to lead an America that might no longer exist.
Dec 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
What to watch for in Tennessee's special election today
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News
Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in central Tennessee for 2025's final election showdown in a race that could be a referendum on President Trump.
Dec 2, 2025, 5:16 PM
Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind
ISABELLA VOLMERT, Yahoo Entertainment
Indiana House members are expected to push forward Monday with redrawing the state’s congressional districts in Republicans’ favor, increasing pressure on...
Dec 1, 2025, 5:04 AM
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
JULIE CARR SMYTH, Yahoo Entertainment
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year, eliminating the most significant hurdle to the...
Nov 21, 2025, 3:52 PM
New Jersey governor election results: Democrat Mikie Sherrill is projected winner
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News
Track live New Jersey governor race results and see how candidates are doing.
Nov 5, 2025, 2:45 AM
Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats
Joe Hernandez, NPR
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
Nov 5, 2025, 2:29 AM
From California to NYC: 4 races to watch this Election Day
NPR Staff, NPR
Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.
Nov 4, 2025, 10:00 AM
Donald Trump Urges New Yorkers To Vote For Andrew Cuomo For Mayor Over Zohran Mamdani And Curtis Sliwa: “You Really Have No Choice”
Ted Johnson, Deadline
Donald Trump urged New Yorkers to cast their ballots for his one-time nemesis Andrew Cuomo rather than the front runner in the mayor’s race, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, or even Republican Curtis Sliwa. In a Truth Social post on Monday evening, Trump …
Nov 3, 2025, 10:58 PM
In competitive Queens Council race, a GOP firebrand's brashness is put to the test
Catalina Gonella, Gothamist
Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in New York City on Election Day, 2024. Vickie Paladino is defending her Council seat against moderate Democrat Benjamin Chou. [ more › ]
Nov 3, 2025, 5:10 PM
California candidate threatens to cut off testy interview over “follow-up questions”
Blaise Malley, Salon
“I don’t want to have an unhappy experience with you, and I don’t want this all on camera,” Katie Porter said.
Oct 8, 2025, 3:20 PM
Illinois lawsuit seeks to block Trump sending National Guard to Chicago
Joseph Stepansky, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English
State accuses Trump of 'unlawful and unconstitutional' use of National Guard in latest effort to stop deployment.
Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
Steve Inskeep, NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
Oct 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
This GOP candidate’s loyalty to Trump is a risky play in a blue state
msnbc.com, Biztoc.com
Republican Jack Ciattarelli responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill in Lawrenceville, N.J., on Sunday.
Sep 28, 2025, 12:17 PM
California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities
Gerardo Zavala, NPR
The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
Sep 20, 2025, 10:02 PM
How a Democrat just won in Iowa Trump country
Tatyana Tandanpolie, Salon
Iowa state Sen.-elect Catelin Drey spoke to Salon about her strategy for winning over red-state voters
Sep 13, 2025, 10:30 AM
Moore: ‘I have no interest in fighting with the president'
Julia Cherner, ABC News
“Asking me to deploy my National Guard" is "not a serious approach,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told ABC News' “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz.
Aug 31, 2025, 1:47 PM
Report: Joni 'We're-All-Going-To-Die' Ernst Not Running For Re-Election
Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com
This move puts Iowa Republicans in a bit of a pickle. The ambitious and well-known among them have announced or are considering running for Governor, as Kim Reynolds is also stepping down. It's just not a great time to be a Republican in Iowa these days. Sour…
Aug 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
Iowa Democrat wins deep pro-Trump district to break GOP supermajority: “A flash warning to the GOP”
Garrett Owen, Salon
Democrat Catelin Drey won an upset victory in a district Donald Trump carried by 23 points.
Aug 27, 2025, 3:42 PM
Democrats celebrate special election victory in Iowa State Senate
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News
National Democrats are celebrating the results of a special election for the Iowa State Senate after Catelin Drey's victory to break the Republican supermajority.
Aug 27, 2025, 2:01 PM
In Arizona, Democrats battle over who’s the real “outsider”
Russell Payne, Salon
The election to replace Rep. Raúl Grijalva has pit an online influencer against the late congressman's daughter
Jul 13, 2025, 10:30 AM