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Democratic Candidates Republican Candidates Francesca Hong California Gubernatorial Candidates Mike Minogue Xavier Becerra Vivek Ramaswamy Lisa Demuth Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Steve Hilton

Minogue Launches General-Election Campaign With Broad AAOK Blueprint

The campaign emphasizes law‑and‑order pledges alongside fiscal promises with few clear routes to implementation.

Minogue Wins Republican Nomination to Challenge Gov. Maura Healey

Hobbs and Biggs Clash Over Jan. 6 Support and Border Policy at Police Forum

Ohio Ballot Board Clears Voter ID Amendment as Democrats Split

Surge in Michigan Early Voting Raises Stakes Ahead of August Primaries

Early Voting Begins in Minnesota, Opening High‑Profile 2026 Primaries

Trump Endorses John James for Michigan Governor

Missy Hughes Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race and Endorses Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez

Maryland Democrats Run Ads in GOP Primary as AI Image Prompts Deepfake Law Scrutiny

Donalds Solidifies Dominant Lead in Florida Republican Governor Primary

Early Voting Starts in Georgia as June 16 Runoffs Decide GOP Governor and Senate Nominees

California Primary Vote Remains Unsettled as Hilton Holds Slim Lead

Jackson Clips Kemp Praise in Runoff Ads and Stages Final Push for June 16 GOP Nomination

GOP Convention Irregularities Trigger Contested Minnesota Primaries

Barack D. Obama Shaw on California Ballot as a Long‑Shot in Crowded Gubernatorial Primary

Becerra and Hilton Pull Ahead in California Governor Primary

Early In‑Person Voting Starts Across California and Nevada Ahead of June Primaries

PT in Ceará Unanimously Names Elmano de Freitas Pre‑Candidate for Re‑election

Jones and Jackson Head to June 16 Georgia GOP Runoff

Early Returns Show GOP Gains in California Primary