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Election 2026
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Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows
Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.
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Parenting while protecting democracy: The moms who fled the Texas legislature
Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest a Trump-backed redistricting plan. For the mothers among them, leaving meant juggling summer milestones, first days of school — and showing their kids what democracy requires.
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Democratic women in the House are trying to grow their ranks to 100
Elect Democratic Women has quietly emerged as a force for recruiting, training and supporting the women candidates they believe can win back control of the lower chamber in 2026.
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Michigan governor’s race could break barriers — and party lines
2026 races to watch: The race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is crowded on both sides in the key swing state, where control of the office has switched between Democratic and Republican over the last 40 years.
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In Maine, the next generation of Democrats emerges to succeed Gov. Janet Mills
2026 races to watch: Familiar political leaders and new faces are vying to replace term-limited Mills in the solidly Democratic state.
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A competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia
2026 races to watch: Georgia, once a Republican stronghold, has emerged as a key battleground state in the Trump era.
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With Harris out, a crowded field of Democrats vies for governor of California
2026 races to watch: Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision not to run has cleared the field for the many prominent Democrats looking to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor
The former vice president announced Wednesday she won’t be jumping into the crowded field of Democrats vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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In New York, Hochul’s reelection bid faces primary challenge and GOP pressure
2026 races to watch: Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to face a challenge in the Democratic primary from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado as GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik also weighs a bid.
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Deb Haaland looks to make history again — this time as governor of New Mexico
2026 races to watch: Haaland made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to the House and again in 2021 as the first Native Cabinet secretary.