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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Twitter · TallahasseeElon Musk said on Friday he would support Ron DeSantis in 2024 if the Florida governor, who recently coasted to a second term, were to run for president. DeSantis earlier this month defeated Democratic opponent Charlie Crist by nearly 20 percentage points to be re-elected as Florida governor and cemented himself as the GOP's top rising star.See the Story
Musk says he will support DeSantis in 2024 if Florida governor runs for president
46% Right coverage: 39 sources
Business · New YorkNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law banning cryptocurrency mining that uses carbon-based energy. The law requires crypto mining companies to use 100% renewable energy. Under the new law New York's Department of Environmental Conservation will study the environmental impacts of crypto mining.See the Story
New York becomes first state to restrict cryptocurrency mining
53% Center coverage: 32 sources
Raphael Warnock · AtlantaThe Georgia Supreme Court allowed counties to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker, denying a bid by state Republicans to block the early voting. See the Story
Georgia Supreme Court allows early voting in U.S. Senate runoff on Saturday
45% Left coverage: 29 sources
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Kari Lake · PhoenixArizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) “filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County officials, accusing them of breaking election laws and demanding they provide information about voters whose ballots were impacted by Election Day printer issues,” the Arizona Republic reports.See the Story
Kari Lake files suit against Maricopa County election officials
44% Center coverage: 36 sources
US & Canada · ArizonaArizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on Wednesday congratulated Katie Hobbs (D) on her victory to succeed him after Republican nominee Kari Lake declined to concede the race.
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Arizona’s GOP governor congratulates Hobbs on victory as Lake refuses to concede
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US & Canada · Washington A federal judge has denied a new trial request by two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.See the Story
Judge denies bid for new trial in Whitmer kidnapping case
64% Center coverage: 22 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he won’t run for president in 2024, even if President Biden declines to run for another term. Newsom said in an interview with Politico that he has told the White House that he is “all in” on Biden running for reelection and told Biden himself during a phone call on Election Day earlier this month.
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Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2024, even if Biden doesn’t seek reelection
63% Right coverage: 19 sources
US & Canada · TallahasseeThe Republican leadership in Florida's state government is mulling a change to the state's election laws that would potentially ease Governor Ron DeSantis into his much-expected 2024 presidential run.
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Florida Poised to Change Law to Aid DeSantis Bid
42% Right coverage: 19 sources
US & Canada · AtlantaCasting his vote this month in one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S., Seung Lee happily backed Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s reelection. But when it came to the other top Republican on the ballot, Senate candidate Herschel Walker, he was uneasy.See the Story
Doubts about candidates tipped the scales in tightest races
56% Left coverage: 9 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiAs Hawaii’s governor, David Ige faced a volcanic eruption that destroyed 700 homes, protests blocking construction of a cutting-edge multibillion-dollar telescope and a false alert about an incoming ballistic missile. During the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism shut down and Hawaii’s unemployment rate soared to 22.4%.See the Story
Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown
56% Center coverage: 9 sources
US & Canada · MichiganEvery football Saturday, a legion of volunteer ushers suited up in black jackets heads out to meet and greet Buckeyes fans at Ohio Stadium. But an off-the-gridiron clash broke out recently between a new, young game-day manager and a seasoned crew of ushers. The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Michigan Wolverines for the 118th rivalry game.See the Story
Michigan Gov. Whitmer, Ohio Gov. DeWine place wager on Michigan-Ohio State game
74% Center coverage: 8 sources
Kristi Noem · South DakotaSouth Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she would support new GOP leadership over Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's reelection. Noem's remarks are the latest indication that some Republicans could back an alternative challenger to lead the national party as other conservatives call for a change. Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, said last week he is weighing a run against McDaniel.See the Story
Ronna McDaniel criticism grows as Kristi Noem suggests RNC chair should go
75% Left coverage: 4 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering U.S. Governor Race?U.S. Governor Race often has a balanced coverage.
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