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• Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate - New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks Democratic Socialist India Walton as running mate in battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.
• Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters - Republican Florida governor candidate James Fishback says he joined Tinder to reach young female voters, promising maternity leave and pro-family policies.
• Pete Buttigieg, other Democrats endorse Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor - Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other Democratic figures have endorsed gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor of Minnesota.
• Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal - Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval over immigration protest shootings
• Trump endorses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law for Congress - President Donald Trump is backing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's son-in-law Michael Alfonso, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Klobuchar takes first steps towards Minnesota governor bid in race to replace embattled Walz - Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps toward entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.
• Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis - Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is announcing a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• Newsom touts California’s numerous legal fights with Trump administration in final State of the State - California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state has filed 52 lawsuits against President Donald Trump's administration during his State of the State address Thursday.
• After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor - Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governor in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
• Trump-backed Donalds vows to maintain DeSantis 'trajectory,' take Florida to 'whole new level' - Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a MAGA champion, maintains frontrunner status in Florida's gubernatorial race with Trump's endorsement and massive fundraising lead over GOP rivals.