Gubernatorial

It’s not unusual for lawmakers to use books of faith or family heirlooms during swearing-in ceremonies. But when new Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was sworn in earlier this week, he chose not one Bible but nine.

Democrat Stacey Abrams refuses to call Kemp 'legitimate' governor, says democracy was compromised; Republican Governor-elect Brian Kemp responds in his first national TV interview since winning the gubernatorial race.

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, in a so-called exit interview with The Rolling Stone on Monday, said "Georgia is a purple state now."

Georgia Gov.-elect Brian Kemp should not be treated as a “normal head of the state” because of allegations of voter suppression during this month's election, a former ethics chief for the Obama administration said Sunday.

With races for U.S. Senate and governor finally decided over the weekend, the Sunshine State’s latest recount drama since Election Day only adds to its reputation for bungling elections. To much of the world, vote-counting confusion is as authentically Florida as jam-packed theme parks, alligators on golf courses and the ubiquity of Pitbull (the Miami rapper, not the dog).

Democrat Andrew Gillum conceded Saturday to GOP challenger Ron DeSantis in their contentious race in Florida for the governor’s mansion.

Democrat Stacey Abrams effectively ends her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp; Steve Harrigan reports from Atlanta.

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the results of Georgia's gubernatorial race cannot be certified until certain absentee ballots have been counted.

Federal judge orders Georgia take steps to protect provisional ballots and wait to certify election results in the unsettled race for governor; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta.

Election results Tuesday night showed power shift and seats get flipped in many states.