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Maryland Plans Mailing Nearly 600,000 Ballots
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Maryland voters have requested nearly 600,000 mail-in ballots for the 2026 gubernatorial election, with mailings starting Sept. 19 and deadlines in late October for mail, fax, or email requests and Nov. 3 for return. In New Jersey’s Monmouth County, residents can apply for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with a Oct. 27 deadline and in-person submission through Nov. 2, reflecting broad ongoing use of vote-by-mail options across jurisdictions.
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16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary
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On the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.
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Maya Lindstrom
Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.
Armed man arrested after lunging at Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at fair
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— Sep 7, 2026
An armed man lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several attendees while Acton remained unharmed. The suspect, Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered, with widespread condemnation from Gov. Mike DeWine and challenger Vivek Ramaswamy as part of broader concerns about political violence ahead of the November election.
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Dana Whitfield
Good on DeWine and Ramaswamy for condemning this regardless of politics. Violence has no place at a county fair or anywhere else.
Swalwell Investigation Widens, Possible Civil Rights Violations
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— Aug 20, 2026
Federal investigators have seized electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport and raided former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Washington home as part of a ongoing federal probe tied to sexual misconduct allegations and ties to a suspected Chinese spy, with newly declassified documents detailing interactions with Christine Fang. Swalwell has denied wrongdoing and previously resigned from Congress and suspended a California gubernatorial bid amid the investigations.
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Microsoft Director Warned The Public Would See AI Training As ‘Astonishing Theft,’ Unsealed Filing Shows
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Black gubernatorial nominees reach record eight on ballots
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— Aug 19, 2026
The number of Black major-party gubernatorial nominees in the U.S. has reached a record high, with eight candidates on November ballots, spanning Democrats and Republicans and including both men and women. Analysts say the surge signals greater representation and reduces the historic underrepresentation, though many emphasize the focus remains on policy and experience rather than historic status.
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Crowley Leads Tiffany in Post-Primary Wisconsin Poll
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— Aug 17, 2026
Polls conducted after Wisconsin’s primary show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by about four percentage points in the gubernatorial race, with Crowley holding a larger lead among independents and a favorable rating edge. Tiffany’s campaign has focused on state-specific issues while Crowley seeks to tie Tiffany to the national political agenda.
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Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Nomination for Governor
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— Aug 7, 2026
Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial contenders Francesca Hong, David Crowley, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan are making closing arguments as they compete to challenge Republican Tom Tiffany, with Crowley riding Gov. Tony Evers’s endorsement and Hong pushing a progressive platform. The race is also being explored in WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interviews with five Democrats and GOP candidate Andrew Manske on key state issues, while campaigns widen across the state amid endorsements and protests.
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Democrat Rising Star’s Answer To Thanksgiving Question Tanks
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— Aug 5, 2026
Francesca Hong, a former chef and unsuccessful restaurant owner who is now the clear favorite to win Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, faced an uncomfortable question Monday in a setting that is normally welcoming to Democratic candidates. Her answer did little to help her. Hong, who represents Madison in the Wisconsin State Assembly, entered the final […]
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Trump-Backed John James Wins Michigan GOP Governor Primary
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— Aug 5, 2026
President Donald Trump notched another primary victory Tuesday as his endorsed candidate, Rep. John James, won Michigan's Republican gubernatorial nomination. According to the Associated Press , James defeated…
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Elon Musk Posts "Cool" After Grok 4.7 Ties Leading Model on Music Error Test
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) replied "Cool" to a post by music/AI tracker @aug5thmusic claiming Grok 4.7 scored a perfect 100% on a music error-detection benchmark, matching GPT-6 Astra (even when barred from coding tools). The brief endorsement is trending because of Musk’s huge reach, intense interest in xAI/Grok progress versus competitors, and the niche but surprising result in AI musical capability.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Defends Urging US to ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’
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— Aug 4, 2026
It appears Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) was talking turkey when she urged the U.S. to “cancel Thanksgiving.” On Monday, the professional chef and possible Wisconsin…
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Gun-Control Org Spent $1 Million For Firearm Ban That Could Go Down As Epic Self-Own
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— Jul 31, 2026
Despite massive spending in the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial race, the gun-control organization backed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may have left the state with far more modern semiautomatic firearms than there were prior to a short-lived ban.
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Socialist Gubernatorial Candidate Gets Caught In Easily-Disprovable Lie
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— Jul 29, 2026
Leading Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong once publicly claimed that the Senate should be abolished, but now a spokesperson says she never did.
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Weiser selects Dahlkemper running mate Colorado
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— Jul 23, 2026
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, has chosen Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper as his running mate, highlighting her record on opioid funding, infrastructure, and public safety. The campaign portrays the pick as a move to ensure local governments have a seat at the table, while Republican Victor Marx has not announced a running mate as the race shapes up for November.
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The Odds Defying Outcome Of Charlie Kirk’s Final Endorsement
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— Jul 24, 2026
Months before his death, conservative activist Charlie Kirk delivered an enthusiastic endorsement of Republican Rep. Andy Biggs and his campaign for governor of Arizona. That endorsement gained renewed attention Tuesday after Biggs easily captured the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The Arizona congressman received more than 73 percent of the primary vote, earning the right to challenge […]
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Sunny Hostin Reveals Kids Were Bullied
Sunny Hostin revealed to viewers of "The View" that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin, a co-host of the show , brought up the topic Monday while talking with 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones recently admitted she regretted some of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly B
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Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary; Voters Undecided
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— Jul 23, 2026
Francesca Hong continues to lead the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary in Marquette Law School polls, with about a quarter of Democratic voters backing her and a large share—roughly 40–45%—undecided as the field reshapes after Sara Rodriguez’s exit and David Crowley’s reentry backed by Gov. Tony Evers. The race remains fluid, with Mandela Barnes in second at times and other candidates far behind, as August’s primary nears and polling shows Hong maintaining a consistent lead across multiple survey periods.
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Feely Wins Arizona 1st District GOP Primary
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— Jul 22, 2026
Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker backed by President Trump, won the Republican primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, taking a pivotal step for the GOP’s aim to hold the House majority as incumbent David Schweikert shifts to a gubernatorial bid. The general election remains competitive against Democratic contenders Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, while Feely’s campaign highlights his NFL background and Trump endorsement as key assets.
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EXCLUSIVE: Can MAHA Propel Unlikely Republican Nominee To Key Midterm Win?
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— Jul 10, 2026
Republican Iowa gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn pulled off a shocking upset by campaigning heavily on an issue few candidates talk about, and he hopes to catch that lightning in a bottle a second time in November.
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Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested on Drug Charges
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— Jul 8, 2026
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama last week after police said a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected drugs inside the vehicle he was driving. According to…
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Former Democrat Rising Star Arrested Again On Drug Charges
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— Jul 7, 2026
Police arrested former 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Thursday in Daphne, Alabama.
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Tucker Carlson Clarifies He Hasn’t Endorsed Anyone In Abdul El-Sayed Race
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 3h
Eric Swalwell’s Foreign-Funded Travel Scrutinized
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— Apr 1, 2026
California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., took at least six trips to Doha between 2020 and 2024 backed by Qatar-linked sponsors, continuing a pattern of foreign-funded travel that has drawn…
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Prediction Market Blocks Swalwell Ally From Betting On California Governor’s Race
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— Feb 25, 2026
An ally of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has reportedly been blocked from placing online bets on the 2026 California gubernatorial race, according to Politico. Major Democratic donor Stephen Cloobeck, who recently…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Cheers’ Star And Iconic Pixar Voice Backs GOP California Gov Candidate, Takes Shot At Newsom
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— Jan 13, 2026
“Cheers” star and Pixar voice actor John Ratzenberger announced his support for Republican California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, calling out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership. With California’s June…
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Vivek Ramaswamy Rage Quits Social Media After Being Bullied For Being Indian
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— Jan 6, 2026
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced in a Monday Wall Street Journal op-ed that he had quit Instagram and X after facing attacks for being Indian. Ramaswamy previously wrote in a Dec. 17 New…
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Five Chaotic Gubernatorial Races To Watch In The New Year
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— Dec 25, 2025
While the 2026 midterm elections have garnered widespread media attention for the fierce battle to control both houses of Congress, voters in three dozen states will also head to the polls to elect governors. Of the 36…
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New York Giants Taylor Swift-Inspired Game Hype Post
The official Giants account posted “Ready for it 🍿” with team photos to build excitement for an NFL matchup vs. the Rams. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive from fans with hype, memes, and support; no genuine debate or split exists.
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