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Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race — 5dPresident Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.

Maya Lindstrom Bailey distancing himself earlier might hurt if suburban voters see this as just another Trump pick.

Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — 4dFly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

Rhode Island Democratic governor faces primary challenge over bridge delays — Sep 9, 2026

Chris Dalton Bridge repairs have dragged on too long and it's fair for voters to demand better results from the governor.

Gov. Sherrill urged to address claims involving lieutenant governor — Sep 8, 2026

Jared Kim Voters deserve a full explanation from the governor on what these claims involve and why action is needed now.

Illinois Governor Candidates Pursue Separate Goals at Texas Convention — Sep 10, 2026The Illinois governor’s race has moved into Texas, with Pritzker and Bailey courting supporters at the Republican National Convention, Bailey seeking national exposure while Del Mar emphasizes cross-state policy transfers and Trump’s lingering influence on Bailey. In Texas, polls show Abbott-Hinojosa in a dead heat in the governor race and a tight Senate contest, with older voters tightening the gap in an AARP poll that also highlights affordability and health-care concerns shaping the race.

Marcus Bell Bailey heading to Texas for exposure could help him stand out but risks looking disconnected from Illinois voters back home.

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill draws Democratic criticism over lieutenant governor probe — Sep 8, 2026

Nicole Hardy Internal party criticism like this just distracts from real issues facing New Jersey residents.

Mikie Sherrill's silence on lieutenant governor probe rattles New Jersey Democrats — Sep 8, 2026

New Hampshire Senate race tightens, Rhode Island governor on track to lose: 5 primaries to watch7 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Armed man lunges at Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at fair, campaign says — Sep 7, 2026

Jared Kim Glad she wasn't hurt. Campaign events shouldn't require this kind of security concern, but here we are.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Further 2026 Hike — 5dRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid rising inflation risks linked to crude oil prices, with SBI Ecowrap signaling a higher chance of rate hikes as oil crosses $100 a barrel. The meetings precede the RBI’s October 5–7, 2026 MPC policy review, following India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a kept repo rate of 5.25% in August.

Trump Comes Under Fire for Reportedly Encouraging Governors to Consider Reopening SchoolsReporting — Apr 28, 2020President Donald Trump is facing some backlash for reportedly suggesting governors should “seriously consider” reopening schools. During a conference call with state governors on Monday, Trump urged governors to…

Andrew Cuomo’s Governor’s Portrait Potentially Barred from Hall of Governors After NY BillOpinion — Feb 7, 2022Andrew Cuomo may have resigned as New York governor in disgrace over allegations that he sexually harassed multiple women while in office, but it appears that his legacy may be stricken from Albany’s Hall of Governors…

Former GOP Michigan Governor: ‘I Will Not Support Donald Trump for Reelection’Reporting — Sep 3, 2020A former Republican governor of Michigan is making it clear who he is not voting for in the upcoming 2020 presidential election . Rick Snyder, who served as the governor from 2011 to 2019, declared, “I am a Republican…

Former Republican Florida Governor Charlie Crist To Run Against DeSantis as a DemocratReporting — May 4, 2021Florida Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist, who served as the state’s governor from 2007 to 2011, announced Tuesday on Twitter that he is running for governor once again. “Florida should be a place where hard work is…

Biden Urges Governors, Mayors To Reinstate Mask MandatesReporting — Mar 29, 2021President Joe Biden is calling on the nation’s governors and mayors to reinstate mask mandates if they previously revoked them. “I’m reiterating my call for every governor, mayor, and local leader to maintain and…

Elise Stefanik Signals She Will Run For Governor — Sep 15, 2025Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik signaled that she will run for governor in 2026 during an appearance on Fox News on Monday. “Are you going to run for governor?” Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade asked. WATCH: 📺 Embedded…

Trump Mocks ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’ — Dec 10, 2024President-elect Donald Trump took to social media to call Canadia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor.” “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,”…

Ohio Governor Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Then Tests NegativeReporting — Aug 7, 2020Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Thursday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, prompting him to bow out of a meeting in Cleveland with U.S. President Donald Trump, but the governor said hours later…

California Governor Says COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Trending DownReporting — Aug 3, 2020The governor of California said on Monday that rates of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions were all trending down in the state, according to the latest analysis. Governor Gavin…

Mask Clash: Georgia Governor Blocks Mayors From Requiring Face CoveringsReporting — Jul 16, 2020Officials in the U.S. state of Georgia on Thursday appeared headed for a clash over face masks to fight the spread of the coronavirus after the governor barred mayors from requiring residents to wear them. Governor…

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade — Sep 11, 2026The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.

Utah’s Governor Comments About Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Stir Debate Online — Dec 11, 2025Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, stirred up debate this week after making comments that sounded more like an endorsement of a Democrat than support for his own party. During a joint interview with CNN’s Dana…

DeSantis Projected to Easily Win Reelection As GovernorReporting — Nov 9, 2022Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to handily win reelection as governor. CNN projected on Tuesday night that the conservative star will win another term as governor. With roughly 70% of the vote reported…

Michigan, Maryland Governors To Testify on New US Infrastructure PushReporting — Feb 22, 2021A U.S. Senate panel will hold a hearing on Wednesday on efforts to boost crumbling U.S. transport infrastructure, which will include testimony from two key governors. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, and…

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