Category: governor

Indiana Lt. Gov. Crouch Joins Sen. Braun in Governor’s Race

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch formally started her 2024 campaign for governor Monday and said she would not shy away from Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb’s record. Crouch, who was Holcomb’s running mate in 2016 and 2020, is joining U.S. Sen. Mike Braun in what could become an expensive fight for the Republican nomination in hopes…


Former Kentucky Governor and Businessman John Y. Brown Dies

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—John Y. Brown Jr., who became Kentucky’s governor after building empires in business and sports, has died. He was 88. Brown’s family said in a release Tuesday that “every day was an exciting adventure” for the former Democratic governor, who served from 1979 to 1983. “He was a true Kentucky original who beamed with…


Doug Mastriano Concedes Pennsylvania Governor’s Race to Democrat Josh Shapiro

The Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, Doug Mastriano, has conceded the race to his Democratic opponent Josh Shapiro on Sunday, while calling for election results to be counted faster. In a statement posted to Twitter, Mastriano, who former President Donald Trump endorsed, said the results of the midterm elections had not gone the way Republicans had…


Hochul Defeats Republican Zeldin in New York Governor’s Race

NEW YORK CITY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has defeated her Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) in a tighter-than-expected race in the Democrat stronghold. According to a projection by Decision Desk HQ at 11:31 p.m. ET, Hochul has won the race with 54.2 percent, to Zeldin’s 45.8  percent, with 79 percent reporting as of midnight…


California Gov. Newsom’s Reelection Appears Likely

Gavin Newsom appears poised to serve another four-year term as California’s governor, according to preliminary results in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Newsom was leading the gubernatorial race with about 62.1 percent of the vote over state Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) with approximately 37.9 percent, according to unofficial election results posted by the Secretary of…


California Gov. Newsom Prevails in Reelection Campaign

Gavin Newsom is poised to serve another four-year term as California’s governor, according to preliminary results in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Newsom was leading the gubernatorial race with about 61.3 percent of the vote over state Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) with approximately 38.7 percent, according to unofficial election results posted by the Secretary of…


In Nail-Biter Oregon Gubernatorial Race, Republican Could Win for First Time in 40 Years

Republican candidate Christine Drazan and Democrat nominee Tina Kotek are in a dead heat in the race for Oregon’s next governor, according to two recent polls. A new Nelson Research survey of 577 likely voters showed Drazan receiving 43.5 percent of the vote, while Kotek garnered 41.1 percent. Unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson tallied 5.4 percent…


Bill Sheffield, Former Alaska Governor, Dies at Age 94

JUNEAU, Alaska—Bill Sheffield, a former Alaska governor whose term in office was roiled by an impeachment proceeding, has died. He was 94. A statement provided by friends of Sheffield said he died Friday at his home in Anchorage. John Pugh, a friend who was the state health commissioner under Sheffield and among those who spent…


LIVE 5 PM ET: Gov. Kathy Hochul Campaigns in New York’s Chinatown

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is holding a campaign rally in China Town, downtown Manhattan, at 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 4. She is joined by her running mate, Antonio Delgado, congressional Democratic candidates Nydia Velázquez and Dan Goldman, and other elected officials and candidates. Watch the livestream here on this page and and also at EpochTV….


Gov. Kathy Hochul Campaigns in New York’s Chinatown

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is holding a campaign rally in China Town, downtown Manhattan, at 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 4. She is joined by her running mate, Antonio Delgado, congressional Democratic candidates Nydia Velázquez and Dan Goldman, and other elected officials and candidates. Watch the livestream here on this page and and also at EpochTV….