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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group backs Muri-Okunola for Lagos gov

A political group in Lagos endorses Hakeem Muri-Okunola for the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2027.

Mar 22 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Abbott Trembles: The Texas Gubernatorial Poll That Worries the Republican

A recent poll shows a tie between incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa ahead of the Texas gubernatorial elections in November.

Mar 21 • 18:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon calls for an apology from ‘That’s What I Want’ for the origin of the ‘gangster connection’ theory that has tormented him for eight years.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has demanded an apology from the SBS program ‘That’s What I Want’ for its role in promoting allegations linking him to organized crime, a smear that has persisted since his 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad defends Alckmin as Lula's vice, revisits 2022, and says Tebet has deeper roots than Tarcísio in SP

Fernando Haddad promotes a campaign for the São Paulo gubernatorial election similar to 2022, supporting Alckmin as Lula's vice and criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas.

Mar 20 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Tarcísio has no familiarity with SP even today,' says Haddad in his first interview as a gubernatorial candidate

Fernando Haddad, in his first interview as a pre-candidate for governor of São Paulo, criticizes current governor Tarcísio de Freitas and addresses his political ambitions for the 2026 election.

Mar 20 • 14:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027 gubernatorial election: Succession firestorm heats up in 10 states

The 2027 gubernatorial elections in Nigeria are becoming highly competitive as incumbent governors in ten states prepare to leave office, prompting a flurry of political activity and succession battles among prospective candidates.

Mar 20 • 08:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I need to tell you': He is Tony Meléndez, lead singer of Conjunto Primavera, who aspires to govern Chihuahua

Tony Meléndez, lead singer of Conjunto Primavera and current PRI deputy, has been announced as a candidate for the governorship of Chihuahua in 2027 by party leader Alejandro Moreno.

Mar 19 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

João Campos and Raquel Lyra Kick Off Election in PE with Defined Teams and Competition for Lula's Support

Recife's Mayor João Campos has announced his electoral team for the Pernambuco gubernatorial election, while Governor Raquel Lyra secures support for her re-election bid.

Mar 19 • 15:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun gubernatorial race: Group supports representative Akinlade

The Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade Beneficiaries Forum has endorsed Abiodun Akinlade for the governorship election in Ogun State, citing his leadership qualities and commitment to youth empowerment.

Mar 19 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RS has 5 pre-candidates for governor; see the party alliance framework

Five pre-candidates have emerged in Rio Grande do Sul for the upcoming gubernatorial election, highlighting the evolving party alliances.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun lawmakers back Tinubu’s re-election

Twenty lawmakers in Ogun State reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign for 2027, along with backing for Senator Solomon Adeola's gubernatorial ambition.

Mar 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indirect election in RJ: STF overturns open vote and 24-hour deadline for candidates to leave their positions

Brazil's Supreme Court suspended open voting for indirect gubernatorial elections in Rio de Janeiro and removed a 24-hour notice period for candidates resigning from public office.

Mar 18 • 21:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jon Stewart blasts California Dems, warning their eight candidates may split vote, lead to GOP victory

Jon Stewart criticized California Democrats for potentially splitting their vote among multiple candidates, which could benefit Republican contenders in the gubernatorial race.

Mar 18 • 12:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I can't do it" "I won't do it" "Betrayer"... Kim Soo-min's appearance shakes up the Gukmin Party's Chungbuk election scene

Kim Soo-min's entry into the Chungbuk gubernatorial race has led to turmoil within the Gukmin Party and caused other candidates to withdraw from the election.

Mar 18 • 07:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Why is a Jeolla Province Native Influencing the Chungbuk Election?”... Kim Young-hwan Excluded from Candidacy

Kim Young-hwan, a candidate of the People Power Party excluded from the Chungbuk gubernatorial race, criticized the committee's decision influenced by an official from Jeolla Province.

Mar 18 • 01:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker faces Republican challenger Darren Bailey in the upcoming gubernatorial election, as he seeks to make history with a third term.

Mar 18 • 01:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Accord Party gubernatorial candidate promises improved development in Ekiti

Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party's candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, has pledged to enhance development and the welfare of citizens if elected.

Mar 17 • 10:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

James Fischbach: Republican Candidate for Florida Governor Worries Israel

James Fischbach, a Republican candidate for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, is causing concern in Israel due to his positions on US-Israel relations.

Mar 14 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Before the primary elections: surveys in California that raise alarms among Gavin Newsom's allies

New polls indicate a competitive race for the California gubernatorial primary election, with a Republican candidate currently leading.

Mar 12 • 15:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP billionaire trying to woo Trump's support in key Georgia race bankrolled his 2024 presidential rivals

A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia is seeking Donald Trump's endorsement despite having financially supported Trump's rivals during the 2024 election cycle.

Mar 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Friedrich Merz has suffered a painful blow

Friedrich Merz's CDU party has narrowly lost the gubernatorial election in Baden-Württemberg to the Greens, despite previous expectations of victory.

Mar 9 • 11:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishikawa Governor Election, Disappointment Spreading in the Takai Administration, Even the Prime Minister's Visit Could Not Help

The recent Ishikawa gubernatorial election has sparked disappointment within the Takai administration as the ruling parties' candidate was defeated despite Prime Minister Takai's presence.

Mar 9 • 11:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishikawa Gov. Election: Votes in Kanazawa Decided the Outcome, Displaced Victims Left with Anxiety

In the Ishikawa gubernatorial election, incumbent Hiroshi Hachisuka lost to newcomer Yoshiyuki Yamano, with concerns about disaster recovery influencing voters.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishikawa Prefectural Governor Election: Hachiro defeats Prime Minister Takaichi's support, Yoshiyuki Yamano turns the tide in Kanazawa

Former Kanazawa Mayor Yoshiyuki Yamano won the Ishikawa gubernatorial election against incumbent Hachiro, despite Hachiro's earlier support from Prime Minister Takaichi.

Mar 9 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democratic slate for California governor’s seat still crowded despite warning from party head

The California Democratic Party has urged candidates without a viable path for the gubernatorial race to withdraw, but the field remains crowded with nine candidates.

Mar 4 • 19:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York News Live: Who is Winning the Elections, Hochul or Blakeman, According to Polls, and Other Reports from March 4th

A recent poll indicates that New York Governor Kathy Hochul leads Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman by 20 points in the potential 2026 gubernatorial election.

Mar 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Results of the primary elections in Texas: it is official, Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa will compete for the governorship in November

Texas voters have selected Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa as the official candidates for the upcoming gubernatorial election in November.

Mar 4 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge

California Democrats are urging gubernatorial candidates to withdraw from the race if they don’t have a viable path to the general election amidst fears of a Republican resurgence.

Mar 3 • 23:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Kathy Hochul staying? What the polls say today for the governorship of New York this 2026

Polls indicate strong support for Governor Kathy Hochul as she approaches the 2026 New York gubernatorial election against Republican Bruce Blakeman.

Mar 1 • 15:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Farewell Ceremony Held After Four-Year Term; Young Nagasaki Governor Expresses Confusion Before Election

The farewell ceremony for Governor Kengo Oishi of Nagasaki, who lost in the gubernatorial election, took place on the 27th, where he expressed his thoughts on his tenure and future hopes.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Does J.B. Pritzker Continue? What Recent Polls Say About Illinois' 2026 Gubernatorial Race

Recent polls reveal insights into the upcoming Illinois gubernatorial race, focusing on incumbents and challengers.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Niigata Governor Ryuichi Yoneyama is eager to run in the gubernatorial election in May: 'I will reach a conclusion by April'

Ryuichi Yoneyama, the former governor of Niigata, expresses his desire to run in the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for May 14, despite losing in the recent House of Representatives election.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recent poll updates in Florida 2026: who is winning to replace Ron DeSantis

Recent surveys indicate a clear frontrunner among Republicans for the gubernatorial primary in Florida, while the Democratic race appears more complex.

Feb 24 • 01:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral preparations accelerate to succeed Kicillof in the province of Buenos Aires

Political preparations intensify in Argentina's Buenos Aires province as Governor Axel Kicillof and his deputy begin to strategize for the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2027.

Feb 23 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Without Gavin Newsom: This is the fight for the governorship of California 2026

A recent poll shows a Republican candidate gaining traction in the California gubernatorial race, ahead of the 2026 election to replace Gavin Newsom.

Feb 20 • 21:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Correction of the Main Entity from Administration to Private Sector: Miyagi Prefecture's Consideration of a Fact-Checking Organization

Miyagi Prefecture is considering establishing a private sector-led fact-checking organization to combat the spread of misinformation during elections, particularly in the wake of challenges faced in the recent gubernatorial election.

Feb 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Inappropriate Remarks in Gubernatorial Election Criticized on SNS, Fukui Prefectural Assembly Chairman Resigns

The chairman of the Fukui Prefectural Assembly, Toshi Miyamoto, resigned after making controversial comments during the gubernatorial election that drew criticism on social media.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Governor Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture Announces Candidacy for Third Term, Unusually Early for Next Year’s Election

Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki has announced his candidacy for a third term in the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for next year, marking an unusual early declaration for an incumbent.

Feb 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Erotic poetry by California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell comes to light: 'While I was screaming, she brought her lips closer'

California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's previously unpublished erotic poem has surfaced and gone viral, showcasing themes of explicit sexuality and youthful bravado.

Feb 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Bruce Blakeman, Trump's candidate to take the governorship from Hochul in New York

Bruce Blakeman has been nominated by the Republican Party to challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the upcoming New York gubernatorial election.

Feb 13 • 19:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott and Texas: which gubernatorial candidates are supported by unions in an election year

In an election year, Texas unions traditionally aligned with the opposition are publicly supporting Republican Governor Greg Abbott's bid for re-election.

Feb 12 • 14:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Billionaire JB Pritzker says he's had to overcome his wealth, which would be 'obstacle' in 2028

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed concerns that his billionaire status would be a disadvantage in a potential presidential run in 2028, reflecting on past challenges during his gubernatorial campaign.

Feb 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hinojosa vs. Abbott? Latest Democratic Primary Polls in Texas

Recent polls in Texas indicate Gina Hinojosa leads the Democratic primary race against incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

Feb 11 • 19:52 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ruth González Emerges as Candidate for the Government of SLP: 'She Has to Convince Me', Says Governor Gallardo's Wife

Ruth González is being encouraged to run for governor of San Luis Potosí, with supporters claiming she leads in polling, though she remains undecided.

Feb 11 • 18:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Adam Schiff makes endorsement in California gubernatorial race

Adam Schiff endorses fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell in the California gubernatorial race.

Feb 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: João Campos surpasses Raquel Lyra and leads the race in Pernambuco

João Campos, the mayor of Recife, leads Raquel Lyra in the Pernambuco gubernatorial election according to a recent Datafolha poll.

Feb 8 • 17:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Zamfara APC denies adopting Matawalle’s challenger as gov candidate

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of endorsing former gubernatorial candidate Muktar Idris for the 2027 election amid widespread speculation.

Feb 5 • 00:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Andrea Chávez has a rival: Julián LeBaron reveals candidacy for governor of Chihuahua; going without a party

Julián LeBaron announced his willingness to run for the governorship of Chihuahua in 2027, stating that he and his supporters are organizing a political project to defend their rights against perceived abuses by local authorities.

Feb 4 • 15:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Gavin Newsom: what the 2026 gubernatorial candidates debate left behind in California

The first debate for California's gubernatorial race in 2026 underscored Gavin Newsom's dominating political influence, even as he cannot run for re-election amidst discussions of his administration and the cost of living crisis.

Feb 4 • 14:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Tim Walz: who is Amy Klobuchar, the gubernatorial candidate who wants to replace him in Minnesota

Senator Amy Klobuchar, with extensive legislative experience, has announced her candidacy to become the governor of Minnesota amidst ongoing national debates on immigration in the state.

Feb 4 • 08:00 UTC

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