governor
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More than a decade later, former EBay chief Meg Whitman spent $144 million of her wealth on her bid to become California’s governor, setting a new national record for spending on a state election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Henry Vane the Younger fled to America from England in 1635 and was elected, at age 23, as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"The trouble is it's an AI fake but it looks real in every way, and people know that the governor and I have had our disagreements over things over the years," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Thank you, Donavan. In the midst of the mayhem, earlier today, the governor had this to say.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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