gubernatorial
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She is the first woman to hold that office after winning in November with 57% of the vote, the highest share for any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia since Albertis Harrison in 1961.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
"This is the most unsettled race for California governor I've ever seen," said Garry South, a long-time Democratic strategist who has managed four gubernatorial campaigns in the state.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Within hours of the accusations surfacing on Friday, he lost the backing of prominent supporters for his gubernatorial run and many of his staff members resigned.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Billionaire Meg Whitman, the former eBay chief and formerly a longtime Republican donor, spent $144 million of her money on her 2010 gubernatorial bid.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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
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