gubernatorial

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An ID isn’t required to register or vote in California elections in which federal offices aren’t contested, such as the 2021 gubernatorial recall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The event marked the first gathering of gubernatorial hopefuls since USC pulled the plug on its debate last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The order applies to thousands of gubernatorial appointees but not to state employees who aren’t appointed by the governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

This gubernatorial contest is being conducted under a system in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to a November runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

King would be stumping throughout the Tarheel State for his longtime friend, black gubernatorial candidate Dr. Reginald Hawkins.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson