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Sep 10

Red caps, MAGA fervor and a Democratic senator at Trumpapalooza: Republicans have gathered in Dallas for a lackluster convention that dozens of candidates have ...

The Boston Globe

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Sep 11

The GOP’s 1984 Dallas convention was about the future. Trump’s was about the fight.

The Globe and Mail

theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-first-ever-gop-midterm-convention-this-week-could-magnify-the-partys/

Sep 08

First-ever GOP midterm convention this week could magnify the party’s perils: The political convention is forcing Republican candidates stake a stance on Trump ...

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pennlive.com

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Sep 05

Pa. Republicans, including Perry, head to Dallas for RNC midterm convention : Republican gubernatorial candidate and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity does not plan ...

WPBN

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Aug 24

Michigan Republicans officially nominate statewide candidates at convention: Michigan Republicans gathered in Mt. Pleasant Saturday aiming to bring the party ...

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PBS

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Aug 19

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

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Minnesota Star Tribune

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Aug 12

Klobuchar wins historic primary for Minnesota governor: Her victory gives Minnesota Democrats a formidable nominee to lead the ticket at a time when the party’s ...

Key FactsKlobuchar wins historic DFL nomination

Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com

On August 11, 2026, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman nominated by the DFL for governor.

In the general election, she will face Lisa Demuth, the first woman to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

The cited polling showed 48% for Klobuchar and 40% for Demuth.

Klobuchar centered affordability and government accountability, and ruled out tax increases when lawmakers pass next year’s budget.

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The Intercept

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Aug 11

Francesca Hong’s “Thanksgiving-Gate” Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas - Today’s Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin has featured ...

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The Hill

Jul 29

Live results: Rhoden fights to hang on to South Dakota governor’s mansion in GOP primary runoff

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Jul 14

Burt Jones undecided on backing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor: In his first interview since losing a bruising GOP runoff for governor, Jones said Jackson ...

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thegazette.com

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Jun 14

Iowa voters need to ask Zach Lahn some hard questions: Rob Sand, and the entire Iowa Democratic ticket, can’t assume Zach Lahn is too extreme to get elected ...

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Boston Herald

Jun 14

Pols & Politics: Howie Carr offers GOP gubernatorial candidates on-air debate: Longtime Boston Herald columnist and talk radio host Howie Carr is offering Brian ...

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Premium Times

May 30

PDP faction to present party flag to Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate: “The formal presentation and flag-giving ceremonies will be slated subsequently.”

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The Hill

Apr 24

New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care : New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial ...

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Chicago Tribune

Mar 18

Illinois voters to decide next comptroller and cast ballots in secretary of state race

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The Hill

Jan 27

Former NBA player Chris Dudley announces bid to unseat Oregon’s governor: Former NBA player Chris Dudley on Monday announced his bid to unseat incumbent Oregon ...

The Detroit News

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Jan 16

Edevbie drops bid for secretary of state, citing Gilchrist's entry into race: Four Democrats are still vying for their party's nomination to be Michigan's next ...