Governor race

Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election will determine nominees for US Senate, governor, and Congress, with key races including a competitive Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The outcome hinges on voter turnout and the impact of external spending, while local races include data center votes and tax initiatives. Over 1.2 million voters have already cast ballots via absentee or early in-person voting.

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist, is gaining prominence in the competitive Wisconsin governor race. The gubernatorial candidates at a recent forum included Kelda Roys, Francesca Hong, and Joel Brennan.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is conducting one-on-one interviews with three leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, and Kendall Qualls. A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicates Lindell leads the GOP governor race.

Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff in South Carolina's GOP governor race. The result marked a decisive defeat for Nancy Mace. The winner of the Republican primary is favored to win the general election.

Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, held a rally in Des Moines with support from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as the race against Republican Zach Lahn becomes a key battleground. Democrats aim to flip the governor seat amid challenges like a state budget deficit, agricultural struggles, and a cancer crisis, while facing a voter registration deficit and Republican dominance in legislative districts.

California voters are waiting for primary election results as the vote count proceeds slowly, leaving the governor and Los Angeles mayor races undecided. Republican Steve Hilton leads Democrat Xavier Becerra by one percentage point in the governor's race.

Steve Hilton has opened a slim lead over Xavier Becerra in California's gubernatorial primary race. Votes are still being counted to determine the two candidates advancing to the November election from a field of 61.

Hilton and Becerra are leading in the California governor race following key primary election results. Primaries were also held in Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, and South Dakota.

A Democrat and Republican are competing in the California governor race. California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.

Frustration with the Democratic status quo is influencing the governor and Los Angeles mayor races in California. Democrats have not yet reached a clear consensus on leadership candidates for these positions.

The article highlights key races in Tuesday’s primaries, focusing on Democrats’ efforts to defend California and gain ground in Iowa. It notes that California's governor race lacks prominent candidates this year.

California Democrats face a dilemma in the governor race as Xavier Becerra, the front-runner with 28% in polls, has not secured major endorsements, including from the party chair.

Netflix founder Reed Hastings issued a furious statement after reclaiming a $1 million donation from Matt Mahan's California governor campaign. The refund controversy coincides with a critical phase of the race, where only the top two candidates in the June primary advance to the November runoff.

The race for California governor features 10 candidates, with Democrats leading in donor fundraising after Eric Swalwell's exit, though Republicans are maintaining competitiveness in the state. The California Secretary of State's website tracks campaign finance data.

California Democrats faced challenges in the governor race due to poor polls and low name recognition. The situation intensified when Swalwell withdrew from the race, adding uncertainty to the Democratic primary.

A prosecutor is investigating abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell, who is a leading Democrat in the race. The candidate has denied the allegations.