U.S. Governor Race
In 2022 the United States is holding Gubernatorial elections for 39 of the 50 seats. Currently there are 28 Republican and 22 Democratic governors. Republican governors Asa Hutchinson (Arkansas), Doug Ducey (Arizona), Larry Hogan (Maryland), Charlie Baker (Massachusetts), Pete Ricketts (Nebraska) and Democratic governors David Ige (Hawaii), Kate Brown (Oregon), Tom Wolf (Pennsylvania) are not seeking re-election due either to term limits or they are retirning. States to watch closely are: Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The 2022 United States Senate Elections are also taking place at the same time and both will be held on November 8, 2022.
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US & Canada · MiamiTropical Storm Ian is located 385 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It is forecast to strengthen to hurricane status within the next two days. Gov. Ron DeSantis declares a state of emergency for 24 counties. The order applies to the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee and Martin.See the Story
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 24 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Depression 9
65% Center coverage: 94 sources
US & Canada · TallahasseeGov. Ron DeSantis has expanded his state of emergency declaration to include the entire state of Florida. NASA says it is foregoing a launch opportunity Tuesday and preparing for rollback, while continuing to watch the weather forecast associated with Tropical Storm Ian. The St. Johns River Water Management District is proactively preparing for the storm.See the Story
DeSantis expands state of emergency to all of Florida for Tropical Storm Ian
60% Center coverage: 63 sources
US & Canada · TallahasseeA Democratic lawmaker in Florida filed a lawsuit Thursday evening asking a court to block Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis from transporting more migrants from the southern border. Florida Senator Jason Pizzo said he's taking Governor Ron DeSantis to court to block him from spending any more taxpayer money on migrant flights. Florida spent $600 thousand to move the migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. The Florida governor has said he plans to continue transporting migrants to Democratic-led cities, noting that the two flights to Martha's Vineyard were just the beginning.See the Story
Florida lawmaker sues DeSantis to block future migrant flights from the border
40% Center coverage: 23 sources
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US & Canada · LansingRepublican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon (Mich.) joked on Friday at two separate events about the foiled kidnapping plot against her opponent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).See the Story
Dixon Made Light of Kidnapping Plot Against Whitmer
48% Center coverage: 25 sources
US & Canada · SacramentoCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is on his way to an easy victory for a second term. With little pressure at home, Newsom has been looking elsewhere to spend some of the $23 million he has in his campaign account. Newsom's aggressiveness could end up helping Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, who is locked in a more competitive race.See the Story
Gavin Newsom Heads to Texas
71% Center coverage: 21 sources
US & Canada · SpringfieldSen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) is accused of domestic abuse with his estranged wife and harassment of his former chief of staff. The Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Council also came forward to tell reporters that Hastings was hostile towards her during negotiations on energy bills he sponsored. Sen. Emil Jones III ( D-Chicago) was indicted Tuesday for allegedly accepting bribes to change a proposal in 2019 that required state traffic studies for red light cameras.See the Story
Pritzker calls for 2 state senators to resign amid misconduct allegations
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US & CanadaWisconsin's current abortion ban dating back to 1849 does not identify such exceptions. Abortion law in Wisconsin reverted to the legislation when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year. The only exception it has is that doctors can give an abortion in order to save the life of a woman.See the Story
Tim Michels shifts stance on 1849 abortion ban, says he will support exceptions
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & CanadaJosh Shapiro is betting that a relatively under the radar approach will resonate with voters. Shapiro faces a test of whether his comparatively low-key style will energize Democrats to rally against Republican Doug Mastriano. The GOP candidate supports ending abortion rights and would be in position to appoint the secretary of state.See the Story
Shapiro wages drama-free Pa. campaign amid big personalities
69% Center coverage: 13 sources
US & Canada · SacramentoCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says Democrats are getting crushed because they are too timid. He says Republicans are winning because they dominate the political narrative in the United States. Newsom is running for re-election this year. So far, he has been spending his campaign money on ads in other states.See the Story
California governor urges overhaul of Democrats' strategy
60% Center coverage: 10 sources
US & Canada · South DakotaSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is under investigation for using a state-owned airplane to fly to political events and bring family members with her on trips. The decision on whether to prosecute the Republican governor likely hinges on how a county prosecutor interprets an untested law that was passed by voters in 2006. State law allows the aircraft only to be used in the conduct of state business.See the Story
South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane
54% Center coverage: 13 sources
US & Canada · CaliforniaA prominent law school in San Francisco named for a 19th century rancher who sponsored deadly atrocities against Native Americans has a new name after CaliforniaSee the Story
Newsom OKs name change for San Francisco law school founded by racist
64% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · UvaldeBeto O'Rourke says he doesn't regret confronting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in Uvalde, Texas. The Democratic candidate interrupted a press conference one day after the shooting. He said Abbott and others were "doing nothing" to stop future massacres. The next day, Abbott attended a campaign fundraiser about 300 miles away.See the Story
Beto O'Rourke says he doesn't regret confronting Abbott, other Texas officials in Uvalde after school shooting
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