Hochul, NY's 1st Female Governor, Inherits Vast Challenges
Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, inheriting immense challenges as she takes over an administration facing criticism for inaction during Andrew Cuomo’s…
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Texas Governor Abbott Tests Negative for COVID-19 After Short Illness
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whose state is engulfed in a fourth COVID surge, said he tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday after having a “brief and mild” bout with the infection this week. In video…
Poll: Hochul Leads Dems in Primary for NY Governor
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is leading among potential Democratic gubernatorial candidates for next year’s election in a new poll carried out by co/efficient….
Dershowitz to Newsmax: AG James Faces Ethical Woes If She Runs for Governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James could face an “ethical predicament” if she runs for governor after her report on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and sexual harassment led to his resignation last week, Harvard…
Texas Governor Fights Back as Mask Ban Meets Some Resistance
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott escalated the fight over his ban on local face mask rules, vowing along with his attorney general Wednesday to drag into court “any school district, public university or local government…
CNN's Chris Cuomo Advised Brother to Step Down as NY Governor: Report
CNN host Chris Cuomo advised his older brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), to resign, according to The New York Times.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes GOP Bills to Restrict Absentees
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of bills Tuesday passed by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.
NY Lieutenant Governor Reportedly Preparing for Cuomo Resignation
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., who would take the place of Gov. Andrew Cuomo should he step down, has reportedly been preparing for her first days in office as governor.
New Yorkers to Governor Cuomo: Resign Now
Seven in 10 New York residents say that Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign immediately due to sexual harassment allegations, and a majority also believe he should be criminally charged, a new poll has found.
De Blasio Won't Rule Out Running for NY Governor Next Year
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he has not ruled out running for governor of the state, News10 reported.”I haven’t ruled in or ruled out anything….
Ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig: 'I'm Running' for Michigan Governor
Retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig said, in a televised interview, that he’s running to unseat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Craig, a Republican, made the announcement Wednesday…
Kentucky Governor Wants Residents 'Immediately' Vaccinated Against COVID Delta Variant
Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he wants all unvaccinated state residents to get the shots against COVID-19 amid its rapidly spreading delta variant….
NY Times Columnist Kristof Considers Running for Oregon Governor
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof told an Oregon weekly newspaper that he’s considering a run to be Oregon’s governor. “I have friends trying to convince me that here in Oregon…
Caitlyn Jenner Still Running for Calif. Governor Despite Prior Commitments
Caitlyn Jenner says she’s still running for governor of California despite prior commitments to the show “Big Brother” being filmed in Australia.
Primary Challenger Calls Texas Governor 'RINO' at CPAC
Former Texas state Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines called incumbent GOP Gov. Greg Abbott a “RINO” and attacked his record on Saturday while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas.