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• Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race - Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points in a new Siena poll for the New York governor's race, maintaining strong Democratic support.
• Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’ - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
• Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal - Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval over immigration protest shootings
• Klobuchar takes first steps towards Minnesota governor bid in race to replace embattled Walz - Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps toward entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.
• Shapiro says possibly being Harris' VP pick 'just didn't feel right' - A report indicates that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro noted in his forthcoming book that the idea of becoming Kamala Harris's vice president "just didn’t feel right for some reason."
• Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis - Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is announcing a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor - Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governor in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
• GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal - Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.
• Walz refuses to quit after dropping re-election bid amid Minnesota fraud firestorm: 'Over my dead body' - Embattled Democrat ended re-election bid but vows to stay in office as Amy Klobuchar considers gubernatorial campaign.
• Klobuchar weighing run for Minnesota governor as Walz ends re-election bid amid fraud scandal - Democrats urge Sen. Amy Klobuchar to enter Minnesota governor race after Tim Walz drops 2026 re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal fallout.