Governors - Page 252

November 19, 2018

Dem governor's trips bust state's $2.6M security and travel budget

Washington state Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, who formerly chaired the Democratic Governors Association and is weighing a 2020 presidential run, is facing criticism for racking up travel bills.

November 16, 2018

Stacey Abrams says she can’t defeat Brian Kemp in Georgia governor race; will sue over mismanagement of state's election

Stacey Abrams, the Democrat in Georgia’s governor race, acknowledged Friday that she cannot defeat her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp, but vowed to file a federal lawsuit challenging the “gross mismanagement” of the state’s elections.

November 15, 2018

John Kasich, in New Hampshire, hints at Trump 2020 challenge: 'All my options are on the table'

John Kasich says he realizes his trip to New Hampshire – which holds the first presidential primary – is sparking more speculation that he’s considering a primary challenge against President Donald Trump.

November 14, 2018

Ballot box disputes: Democrats use legal action when losing races, but want results untouched when they lead

Democrats in at least five hotly contested races are trying to preserve the results – when they are winning – or take additional measures and legal actions to count more ballots if they are trailing in the election.

November 14, 2018

Florida Dem Gillum condemns county for accepting email, fax votes -- despite previous calls to count every vote

Around 150 voters were allowed to submit their vote via email or fax in Florida’s Bay County due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, drawing Democratic governor candidate Andrew Gillum’s fury despite his calls to count every single vote in a recount.

November 7, 2018

Scott Walker concedes to Democrat Tony Evers in Wisconsin gubernatorial race

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker conceded Wednesday in his gubernatorial race against Democrat Tony Evers, hours after The Associated Press projected Evers' win.

November 7, 2018

Georgia's Stacey Abrams refuses to concede, says victory 'within reach'

Democrat Stacey Abrams said early Wednesday morning that she’s not conceding the Georgia governor's race despite Republican candidate Brian Kemp’s lead.

November 6, 2018

Mitt Romney's career highlights, from Bain Capital to governing Massachusetts

A look at some of the highlights from Mitt Romney's business and political career.

November 6, 2018

Son of former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer dies unexpectedly

The eldest son of former Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer unexpectedly died over the weekend, the family announced on Monday.

November 4, 2018

Jimmy Buffett changes his tunes, decries Trump during rally for Florida Democrats

Mr. “Margaritaville” Jimmy Buffet shared a stage with Florida Democrat and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Saturday, taking shots at President Donald Trump and Republicans in the process.