Trump resistance rises in states led by Democratic governors
Democratic governors have taken a stand against the new Trump administration, vowing to protect their states' liberties and wage legal and political battles if the president-elect implements his controversial proposals. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) said the Golden State was “ready to fight” and convened a special section of the state Legislature in response to […]
A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
With the election of former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) as governor of New Hampshire, 13 women will serve as secretary of state next year, surpassing the record of 12 women set after the 2022 election. Will update. Governors have a powerful influence in American politics, shaping state policy and often using the experience and name […]
Dem governors, AGs vow resistance to incoming Trump administration
Just days after the former president called the election, Democratic governors and attorneys general similarly vowed to resist the incoming Trump administration's policies. President-elect Trump has already begun his return to the White House, and one of his first big moves has been to announce the appointment of Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Most […]
Republicans Flip Governor’s Mansion in Puerto Rico, Despite Joke Controversy
Despite a week-long controversy over a comedian's joke at Donald Trump's rally, Republicans will take control of Puerto Rico's governor's mansion on Election Day as Rep. Jennifer González Colón (R-PR) won the election. I flipped it over. Gonzalez Colon, who currently serves as Puerto Rico's “resident commissioner,” is a member of the U.S. House of […]
Fox News projects state Attorney General Josh Stein will win North Carolina governor’s race
The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to defeat Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the gubernatorial race. In this high-stakes election, Stein, a progressive who won his current seat with support from term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, and Stein, who won his current seat in 2018 after an […]
Fox News projects Democrat wins governor’s seat in Biden’s home state of Delaware
The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democrat Matt Meyer to win the Delaware governor's race, strengthening the left's grip on the small northeastern state that President Biden calls home. Meyer, the New Castle County executive, defeated Mike Ramone, the Republican minority leader in the Delaware House of Representatives. The small state has long been known […]
Democrat Josh Stein Wins North Carolina Governor’s Race
Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein has defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson in a landslide to become North Carolina's next governor, Fox News reported. projected. The gubernatorial race was announced less than 10 minutes after the polls closed at 7:30 p.m., with less than 2% of votes counted, and Mr. Stein leading Mr. Robinson by […]
Republicans hold onto the most highly contested governor’s seat this year
In the year's most hotly contested gubernatorial race, Republicans are defending the gubernatorial position in the battleground state of New Hampshire, and the showdown has drawn national attention and large sums of outside funding. The Fox News Decision Desk predicts Republican candidate former Sen. Kelly Ayotte to defeat Democratic candidate Joyce Craig, former mayor of […]
Fox News projects Republican Kelly Armstrong will win North Dakota governor’s race
The Fox News Decision Desk predicts that Democratic Rep. Kelly Armstrong will win the North Dakota gubernatorial race. Armstrong, who holds North Dakota's only House seat, won Republican support earlier this year before defeating Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the June primary to become the Republican nominee. In the general election, Democratic candidate Merrill Piepkorn […]
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson loses North Carolina governor’s race to Democrat Josh Stein
North Carolina voters on Tuesday rejected scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and elevated state Attorney General Josh Stein to the governor's office. Mr. Stein received 775,821 votes (51.7%) and Mr. Robinson received 653,335 votes (43.6%), giving him 25% of the vote, the Associated Press reported. Stein will replace fellow Democrat Roy Cooper, who has […]