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California Democrats gathered in San Francisco to pledge a national counterstrike against Donald Trump, praising Prop 50’s redistricting as a blueprint for resistance, honoring Pelosi and Newsom, and navigating a crowded governor’s race and internal debates over Silicon Valley’s influence as midterm momentum builds.
With nine Democrats and two Republicans running for California governor, party leaders warn the crowded field could split the vote under the top-two jungle primary, potentially letting Republicans reach the general election; calls have emerged for candidates to drop out or unite to prevent a GOP victory in November 2026.
A February Emerson College Polling survey of California’s 2026 governor nonpartisan primary shows Republican Steve Hilton leading at 17%, with Eric Swalwell and Chad Bianco tied at 14% each and 21% undecided; Democrats remain split without a clear frontrunner, Newsom’s approval sits at 44% with 45% disapproval, and voters cite housing and the cost of living as top concerns.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced a bid for Minnesota governor, presenting a unity-forward, centrist platform as the state confronts an immigration crackdown and a fraud scandal in Walz’s administration, with analysts casting her as a leading contender in a traditionally difficult Republican-leaning race.
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for Minnesota governor, signaling a move from the U.S. Senate to the state's top executive office.
Minneapolis attorney and GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel dropped out of Minnesota’s governor race, criticizing national Republicans’ alleged 'retribution' toward Minnesotans and calling Twin Cities immigration enforcement an 'unmitigated disaster.' He said the national party has made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win statewide, and noted his own background supporting the ICE agent who shot Renee Good as part of his pragmatist stance amid a crowded field seeking to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.
Republican Chris Madel ends his bid for Minnesota governor, denouncing the federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis as a 'disaster' two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents, saying it has caused fear and alleged lawlessness.
Minnesota Republican Chris Madel ends his bid for governor, saying the GOP's immigration-enforcement strategy harms citizens and Minnesota's electoral prospects while urging adherence to ICE's stated goals.
With wind chills forecast to dip to -45F, Minnesota faces the possibility of statewide school closures—rare in modern times, though not unprecedented during the 2019 polar vortex. Typically, wind chills around -35F prompt closures; last year saw many districts cancel in-person classes or switch to online learning when wind chills ranged from -35F to -45F. Minnesota’s cold history includes multi-year extreme winters in the 1990s and the record-breaking -60F in Tower in 1996, underscoring why these decisions hinge on district policies and emergency powers.
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor and immediately issued executive orders to curb rising utility costs and expand energy supplies, framing her term as a push for affordability and a bulwark against Trump-era policies. The former congresswoman also faces a looming budget deficit of more than $1 billion as she charts a course with running mate Dale Caldwell, who was sworn in as secretary of state, with the inauguration held in Newark to emphasize outreach to diverse communities.
Mikie Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot, was sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor, pledging to address rising costs by freezing utility rates and expanding electricity production during a Newark ceremony that included a gun salute and a helicopter flyover.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill—a former Navy pilot and four-term congresswoman—enters office facing rising costs, a $1.5 billion structural deficit, and tighter federal funding. With a Democratic supermajority and a campaign focused on getting things done and affordability, she must turn promises into policy amid infrastructure debates like Gateway and ongoing energy-cost pressures, while steering a transition that has already seen staffing questions.
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says his eight years with Trump show that success comes from being dogged about finding common ground while staying true to his values, a formula that helped him win two terms and push measures like marijuana legalization and a $15 minimum wage. He notes a pandemic-era cooperation with the Trump administration via Kushner but says the current era is harder to navigate, and he warns federal immigration and other policies could affect New Jersey as he hands the governorship to Mikie Sherrill.
Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and signaling a historic shift as Democrats gain power in the state; the inauguration also installed Ghazala F. Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general, with Spanberger pledging to shield Virginia’s economy from Washington policies and address concerns about healthcare access and rural hospitals.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's first female governor, signaling a new Democratic era in the commonwealth as Hashmi and Jay Jones were sworn in as lieutenant governor and attorney general, while Democrats gained seats in the House of Delegates and pledged to redraw the state's congressional map ahead of midterms.