Governors - Page 117

November 8, 2022

DeSantis touts ‘win for the ages’ as he and Rubio score big victories, shading purple Florida red

After Republicans shellac Democrats in Florida’s statewide elections for governor and senator, it’s pretty clear that the state has shifted from purple to red.

November 8, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wins re-election, defeats Democrat Stacey Abrams

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp won re-election on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams for the second time in a rematch of their 2018 race.

November 8, 2022

Oregon governor's race between Kotek, Drazan down to the wire

Oregon's gubernatorial race between Democrat Tina Kotek, Republican Christine Drazan, and independent Betsy Johson tightens as homelessness and the economy take precedent.

November 8, 2022

In Nevada, Sisolak, Lombardo clash in highly competitive governor's race

Democrat Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak faces a heated race against Republican Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo in a race defined by immigration, abortion, and economic issues.

November 8, 2022

In California, Newsom administration anticipates issues despite clear path to victory

While expected to easily win a second term, Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to contend with issues of crime and homelessness as constituents' concern increases.

November 8, 2022

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker re-elected, defeats Republican Darren Bailey

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker won a second term by defeating Republican challenger Darren Bailey in the state's gubernatorial race on Tuesday.

November 8, 2022

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke, re-elected for third term

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will remain as governor for a third term, defeating Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the Fox News Decision Desk projects.

November 8, 2022

Ron DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist in closely watched Florida gubernatorial race

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a former congressman, is the projected winner over Democrat Charlie Crist to secure another term as the Sunshine State's chief executive.

November 8, 2022

NM's Lujan Grisham faces re-election challenge with crime, abortion and spending on ballot

Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham faces a competitive re-election battle against former KRQE meteorologist Mark Ronchetti, in a race driven by crime and economic concerns.

November 8, 2022

Hawaii governor candidates present very different plans for addressing high cost of housing

In Hawaii, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Green and Republican opponent Duke Aiona have contrasting plans for how they would approach the state's housing crisis.