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Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of the California governor’s race, easily swatting away a challenge from Republican Steve Hilton. Becerra, the Democrat, ran on a platform of lowering energy costs and working toward universal health care. The dominant theme of his campaign was opposition to President Trump, noting that he had sued the […]

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.

Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.

Democrat Amy Acton has won Ohio’s race for governor, defeating Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, NBC News projects.

Donalds, who will become the nation's first elected Black Republican governor, fended off David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who switched parties and ran a centrist campaign.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks a significant shift in Georgia state politics, where Black voters have formed a central part of the Democratic coalition that helped to turn the reliably Republican state into a national battleground.

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds has defeated Democrat David Jolly in the race for Florida governor, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats' lack of investment in the state.

Bottoms, a former adviser to ex-President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.

"It looks like maybe, just maybe, something is stirring in the conscience of America," Pritzker told his supporters after winning election to a third term.

Wins by Byron Donalds in Florida, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Wes Moore in Maryland mean multiple Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time.

NBC News projects that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will serve as the next governor of Georgia. She will be the state's first Black governor and the first Black female governor in the United States.

Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s race for governor, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Rick Jackson and flipping control of the battleground state office for the first time in 24 years.

The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can't seek a third term but is considering a White House run.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks it down.

The Reserve Bank is hiking rates to get inflation back to its 2 to 3 per cent target. For a number that's so consequential, its origins are surprisingly imprecise.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said ports and terminal operators receiving shipments of Russian diesel could face criminal penalties.

All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation's population will elect a governor Tuesday. In 19 states, the office is open. Heading into the elections, Democratic governors represented 60% of the nation's population, but Republicans held 26 of the nation's 50 governors' offices.

Texas has elected only Republican governors since 1994, but the most recent polls show a tight race.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, says only a God-fearing person approved by God will succeed him as the state’s leader, speaking at a thanksgiving servi Read More: https://punchng.com/only-god-fearing-person-will-succeed-me-as-bayelsa-governor-diri/

The outgoing governor and former presidential candidate has transformed Florida into a conservative policy vanguard.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat.

Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are competing to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democrat, faces Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents the 7th Congressional District.

Democrat Amy Acton, a physician, is running against former Republican presidential candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in the race.

(Updated with PGA statement) The leaders of the major Hollywood unions are glad to hear outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal Monday to expand the state’s Film & TV Tax Credit program yet again, but they won’t be declaring victory until his successor makes it a cornerstone of their tenure, too. “We thank the Governor […]

Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.

The day before his successor as California’s governor is elected in the high stakes midterms, Gavin Newsom is going out with a bang. A more than billion dollar film and television bang,to be precise. In what would be termed a seismic November surprise in any other normal election year, potential POTUS contender Newsom is proposing […]

Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari says families forced from their homes can return and students can go to school.

<p>PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the federal government is failing to provide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the support it deserves.</p> <p>Addressing the annual conference of Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons here on Sunday, he said that ignoring KP must be brought to an end without further delay. He said that practical steps were requi

<p>PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the federal government is failing to provide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the support it deserves.</p> <p>Addressing the annual conference of Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons here on Sunday, he said that ignoring KP must be brought to an end without further delay. He said that practical steps were requi

Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.

The Nigeria Debate Consortium, a group of five media houses, has scheduled the Lagos State governorship debate for Sunday, November 8, 2026, ahead of the 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-five-media-houses-to-hold-lagos-governorship-debate-november-8/

Esteemed Judge Thomas Bradley has replaced Dr Jeannette Young to become the state’s 28th governor.

Court of Appeal judge Justice Thomas Bradley KC will replace Dr Jeanette Young who has been in the role since 2021.

Justice Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor, replacing outgoing governor Dr Jeanette Young.

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has backed Dr Kadri Hamzat for the 2027 governorship election, expressing confidence in his P.R.O.M.I.S.E agenda for the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obasa-backs-hamzat-for-lagos-governor/

Alaska’s Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is ordering a criminal investigation into the state’s closely watched Senate race. It comes as the Department of Justice has issued as many as three dozen subpoenas as part of a separate federal investigation on an alleged plot to sabotage the campaign of Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan by Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign.

Governor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda

<p>Oxygen, food and water supplies running low and massacres taking place, says Nabil Shamsan</p><p>The Houthis are trying to send the city of Taiz back to the stone age, the city’s governor said in a briefing designed to urge the international community to do more to lift the month-long siege.</p><p>Nabil Shamsan said massacres were taking place in Yemen’s

Sir David, a respected lawyer and former judicial conduct commissioner, died at his home on Monday, aged 86 years old.

The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.

Chris Sununu, former governor of New Hampshire, who is now the president of Airlines for America, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the surging cost of flights and the upcoming midterms.

The governor of Alaska has requested an investigation into Mary Peltola's Senate campaign, as The New York Times reports that people aligned with her campaign were involved in recruiting candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. James Brooks, a state reporter for the Alaska Beacon, joins CBS News, and CBS News' Weijia

Mikie Sherrill calls Trump’s deal with Putin ‘corrupt and illegal’ as she weighs moves to stop shipment to east coast port

Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he was directing the state’s Department of Public Safety to determine “whether criminal charges or civil action are warranted.”

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Thursday that he is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign after a report that it worked with allies to recruit a candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan in an effort to dilute his votes.

Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into the Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in the state after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting another candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

The Anambra State Deputy Governor has flagged off the maiden Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, with 16 clubs competing for a ₦1m grand prize. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/

President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no explanation of what crime may have been committed.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, in her bid for Georgia governor, has faced pointed criticism of her leadership in Atlanta and disappointment in her decision to leave after one term.

Candidates and organizations on the left told ABC News both milestones are plausible, but depend on the most competitive races.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam—Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday accused the government of misusing the Constitution and resorting to unconstitutional measures in <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2036352/emergency-governors-rule-imposed-in-kp-as-president-approves-cabinet-decision">imposing</a> governor’s rule and an emergency in Kh

A separate law aims to shore up security on connected baby monitors.