Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race is still nearly a year away, but major endorsements are already shaping the field. President Donald Trump formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones this week, signaling his choice in the Republican primary. In a social media post with multiple phrases in all caps, Trump praised Jones for being one of the first in the Georgia Legislature to endorse his presidential campaign and for working “tirelessly” in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He concluded, “Burt Jones for governor has my complete and total endorsement – he will never let you down!”
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) has launched a gubernatorial bid for her state, declaring that “God’s not done with South Carolina, and neither am I."
Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands died on July 23 at age 69 after suffering a sudden “medical incident,” just months after announcing a decisive shift away from Chinese influence in favor of stronger ties with the United States. Palacios collapsed in his Saipan office and was airlifted to Guam, where he died hours later.
Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) has called for "mass protests" against Republicans during the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner.
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley condemned a Wake County Superior Court ruling that he says threatens to centralize executive power in the hands of Democratic Governor Josh Stein. Farley, a first-term Republican, warned Thursday that the ruling would demote nine of the ten Council of State offices to "second-class" status and defy the principles of North Carolina’s constitution.
A controversial bill making its way through the Colorado state legislature seeks to shift $4 million in taxpayer funds to Governor Jared Polis’ office.
On April 13, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg after a fire broke out around 2 a.m.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has launched his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field. His announcement included sharp attacks on former President Donald Trump and emphasized Colorado's rising cost of living and struggling public services.
