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McCarthy-aligned group hopes it hurt Gaetzs future gubernatorial chances despite his likely primary victory

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group with ties to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which has spent millions targeting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz ahead of his congressional primary this week, concedes that the MAGA firebrand will likely win big on Tuesday -- but those close to... Read More.

Kari Lake launches Arizona Senate campaign after narrow gubernatorial loss

Wednesday, October 11 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Republican Kari Lake, a popular former local news anchor, self-described "MAGA Mama Bear" and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate at a rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday night, nearly a year after losing... Read More.

Kari Lake set to announce Arizona Senate campaign after narrow gubernatorial loss

Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Republican Kari Lake, a popular former local news anchor, self-described "MAGA Mama Bear" and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, will launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate at a rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday night, nearly a year after... Read More.

Kari Lake set to launch Arizona Senate bid next month, after gubernatorial loss: Sources

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Kari Lake is set to launch a Senate campaign next month, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.One of the sources said Lake has been eyeing mid-October to jump in the race. News of her plans was first reported by... Read More.

Brian Kemp projected to win reelection in Georgia gubernatorial race

Wednesday, November 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News can project that Georgia's incumbent governor, Republican Brian Kemp, will win his rematch election against his Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams.Kemp, a conservative stalwart who broke with Donald Trump when the former president called for him to help in overturning... Read More.

Highlights from Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist’s Florida gubernatorial debate

Tuesday, October 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Monday night's debate between Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist began with a question about the economy, but both politicians began with the answer they had prepared -- previewing what was to come."DeSantis has signed a bill that... Read More.

Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke clash in 1st and only planned gubernatorial debate

Saturday, October 1 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke faced off in a debate on Friday less than six weeks before Election Day.The debate -- the first and only planned debate for the gubernatorial race -- took place at the University of... Read More.

McKee wins Democratic primary in Rhode Island gubernatorial race

Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rhode Island's Democratic Gov. Dan McKee is projected to win his primary, ABC News reports, fending off a slate of challengers that kept the primary close until Tuesday.With 98% of the expected vote in, McKee had 33% of the ballots as of... Read More.

Maryland’s gubernatorial primary highlights Trump and Hogan’s proxy battle

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With Tuesday’s primary, a contentious race to succeed Maryland's term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan is about to enter its next phase as Republicans seek to hold the seat of a popular incumbent while Democrats work to retake the governorship -- in part by... Read More.

Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley charged for participation in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) --Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley was arrested Thursday morning over his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol last year, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.Kelley was taken into custody in Allendale, where he... Read More.