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Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik announced her candidacy for New York governor, criticizing Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and leveraging her national profile and Trump ties, amidst a competitive primary landscape for the 2026 election.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has officially announced her candidacy for New York governor, criticizing incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul as 'the worst governor in America,' marking a significant development in the 2025 state election.
Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik announced her run for New York governor, criticizing Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and emphasizing her Trump-aligned support and strong Republican backing, aiming to bring new leadership to the state despite long odds for Republicans.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce her campaign for New York governor in 2026, challenging Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, amid her vocal opposition and recent political activities.
Oregon Republican Christine Drazan announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, aiming to challenge incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek, focusing her campaign on issues like housing, homelessness, and public safety, amidst a historically Democratic state.
Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announced his campaign for Texas' 21st Congressional District, emphasizing his conservative stance and support for the Trump agenda, running in a heavily Republican district after Chip Roy's decision not to seek re-election.
Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira announced his bid for Texas' 21st Congressional District, aligning with the Trump 'America First' agenda, aiming to succeed Rep. Chip Roy, and leveraging his high-profile sports career and Texas roots in his campaign.
Former MLB All Star Mark Teixeira has launched a campaign for the Texas House, leveraging his baseball fame to bolster his political bid and potentially strengthen Republican efforts in the state.
Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announced his bid for Texas' 21st Congressional District as a Republican, aiming to succeed Chip Roy who is running for attorney general. Teixeira, a Texas native and former professional baseball player, supports conservative policies including border security and reducing government spending, and has a history of supporting Republican figures like Greg Abbott and Donald Trump.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn officially announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor, aiming to become the state's first woman governor. She is a strong contender with ties to President Trump, a solid fundraising record, and a history of winning statewide elections. Her campaign emphasizes her alignment with Trump and her commitment to making Tennessee a leading job and energy producer.
Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced his candidacy for Alabama governor in 2026, aiming to succeed the retiring Governor Kay Ivey. With strong Republican support and endorsements, he is considered the frontrunner, leveraging his outsider status and Trump alliance, while navigating constitutional residency requirements.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde initially made controversial comments about elderly people in nursing homes voting, but later clarified that he does not oppose elderly people voting. Hovde's opponent, Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and Democrats have criticized his remarks, which were related to concerns about nursing home voting in the 2020 election. The issue of nursing home voting has been a point of contention in Wisconsin, with Republicans attempting to tighten rules about voting in nursing homes, but facing opposition from Democrats and the governor.
Republican US Senate candidate Kari Lake urged supporters to "strap on a Glock" ahead of the 2024 elections, echoing Trump-like rhetoric and emphasizing the need to send anti-establishment figures to Washington DC. Despite her assertive remarks, more voters are leaning towards her Democratic opponent, Ruben Gallego, as election analysts shift the race's likelihood from "toss-up" to "leans Democratic." The issue of abortion, particularly in light of a divisive 19th-century near-total abortion ban in Arizona, remains a key concern in the state, with Lake flip-flopping on her stance.
Kari Lake, a leading Republican candidate for Senate in Arizona, has reversed her stance on the state's 1864 law banning nearly all abortions, denouncing it as "out of step with Arizonans" after previously expressing enthusiastic support for it during her 2022 gubernatorial campaign. This shift in position has drawn attention and criticism, with her campaign now attempting to clarify her previous statements.
Michele Morrow, a far-right Republican candidate running for superintendent of public instruction in North Carolina, faced scrutiny over her controversial tweets advocating violence against prominent Democrats, including calling for the executions of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Confronted by CNN reporters, Morrow repeatedly refused to comment on her past statements and instead emphasized her focus on education and helping North Carolina families. Her candidacy has drawn national attention amid increasing Republican efforts to gain control of public schooling, with the Democratic candidate being Mo Green, a former county superintendent.