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governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /


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But Tuesday’s primary could the test the patience of even the most-knowing political junkies as some of the highest profile races, including California governor and L.A. mayor, remain tight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

However, it will be Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey who makes the final decision, not necessarily choosing the four animals that receive the highest number of public responses.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Most estimated that the runoff candidates for California governor and L.A. mayor are unlikely to be confirmed until Wednesday or Thursday, though there are several factors that could stretch that process out even longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But in her public statements, the governor argues that most of the blame for the violence belongs to ICE—instead of the protesters who came to Newark itching for a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In 1962 he’d run for governor of his home state of California, and lost again.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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