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Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate Original
Oct. 21, 2026, 10:26 PM EDT Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany sparred Wednesday night in their sole debate in Wisconsin’s race for governor, sniping at each other on affordability, President Donald Trump, abortion and the 2020 election. Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and Tiffany, a member of Congress representing a northern Wisconsin district, are in a close race to succeed retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers — the first open governor’s race in the state since 2010.
California’s billionaire tax faces a mountain of opposition — and not just from the rich
California’s billionaire tax faces a mountain of opposition — and not just from the rich Facing a massive spending disparity on the airwaves, Proposition 40 has drawn criticism even from progressives who broadly support raising taxes on billionaires.
Democrats eye a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to flip state legislative chambers
FOR SUBSCRIBERS Democrats are aiming to win full control of Wisconsin government for the first time in 16 years.Joe Timmerman / Catchlight/Wisconsin Watch via Getty Oct. 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT National Democrats have been growing increasingly confident about the gains they could make in Washington in this year’s midterm elections in a favorable political climate fueled by voter frustrations about the economy and growing disapproval of President Donald Trump. Just a moment.
Across both parties, Black candidates look to make history in governor’s races
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., are vying to become the first Black governors of their states.
Phone a friend: Republicans lean on Cabinet members as they break with Trump
Some Republican candidates this fall, when asked to come up with an answer to voters’ economic struggles, have opted to phone a friend.
As Democrats eye big midterm gains, the Wisconsin governor’s race remains a nail-biter
As Democrats eye big midterm gains, the Wisconsin governor’s race remains a nail-biter Republican Tom Tiffany has opened up a major spending advantage, while Democrat David Crowley continues to hone his message after unexpectedly winning the nomination.
Georgia governor candidates spar on the economy and Trump in lone debate Original
Oct. 6, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night during their only scheduled debate of this fall’s race for governor in Georgia, taking aim at one another on economic issues, data centers and President Donald Trump.
Impuesto a millonarios en California tiene apoyo, pero no alcanza la mayoría, según encuesta Original
Una pluralidad de probables votantes de California apoya una propuesta en la boleta electoral estatal de noviembre que impondría un impuesto único sobre el patrimonio a los californianos más ricos. Sin embargo, la medida aún no cuenta con el apoyo de la mayoría, según una nueva encuesta de NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group publicada este miércoles. En la encuesta, el 48% dijo que votaría "sí" a la propuesta, mientras que el 38% dijo que votaría "no". Otro 14% se mostró indeciso.
California poll: Voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support Original
Sept. 30, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT A plurality of likely California voters support a proposal on the state’s November ballot that would impose a one-time wealth tax on the richest Californians, but the measure is still short of majority support, according to a new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll released Wednesday. In the poll, 48% said they would vote “yes” on the proposal, while 38% said they would vote “no.” Another 14% said they were undecided.
Democrats face a staggering spending disadvantage in Georgia’s tight race for governor
Democrats face a staggering spending disadvantage in Georgia’s tight race for governor Billionaire Republican Rick Jackson’s wealth is a big part of the story, but Georgia Democrats are also alarmed by how little Keisha Lance Bottoms has been on the airwaves.
Democratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns
FOR SUBSCRIBERS Democratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns As Trump has rejected calls for increased AI regulation, Democrats at the state level are looking to fill the void on the fast-moving issue. From left, New York Gov. Kathy Hocul, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.Getty Images Sept.
Democratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns
Democratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns As Trump has rejected calls for increased AI regulation, Democrats at the state level are looking to fill the void on the fast-moving issue.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs leans into a GOP-friendly message in battleground Arizona
Even as the political environment favors her party, Hobbs is focused on the middle as she seeks a second term in a state Trump won in 2024.
Newsom inks AI oversight executive order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order intended to increase oversight of and safety measures regarding AI "before it's too late." Newsom, widely seen as a 2028 presidential hopeful, is the latest of a growing number of Democrats and potential White House contenders to call for stronger regulation of AI amid increasing concern nationally over how rapidly the technology is advancing.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom inks AI oversight executive order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’ Original
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:59 PM EDT California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order intended to increase oversight of and safety measures regarding AI “before it’s too late.” Newsom, widely seen as a 2028 presidential hopeful, is the latest of a growing number of Democrats and potential White House contenders to call for stronger regulation of AI amid increasing concern nationally over how rapidly the technology is advancing.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom inks AI oversight executive order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’
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Trump administration live updates: Americans give AI in schools a poor grade
AI'S BAD GRADE: Most American adults think artificial intelligence is going to do more harm than good in education, according to this month’s NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. A growing share of U.S. adults also believe schools that shun the technology will better help students grow than schools that embrace it.
GOP governor candidates cast doubt on the 2020 election. Now they’re changing their tune.
GOP governor candidates cast doubt on the 2020 election. Now they’re changing their tune. In key battleground states, Republican gubernatorial nominees are eager to avoid the topic as November looms, with some now acknowledging Joe Biden’s victory.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, after facing a significant spending disadvantage and voter discontent with his tenure. In an election season that has seen a wave of anti-incumbent energy , McKee, 75, becomes the first governor to fall in a primary this year — and the first in eight years. Public polling had shown McKee, who was running for a full second term, trailing by double digits heading into Tuesday.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, after facing a significant spending disadvantage and voter discontent with his tenure. In an election season that has seen a wave of anti-incumbent energy, McKee, 75, becomes the first governor to fall in a primary this year — and the first in eight years. Public polling had shown McKee, who was running for a full second term, trailing by double digits heading into Tuesday.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, after having faced a significant spending disadvantage and voter discontent with his tenure. In an election season that has seen a wave of anti-incumbent energy, McKee, 75, becomes the first governor to fall in a primary this year — and the first in eight years. Public polling had shown McKee, who was running for a full second term, trailing by double digits heading into Tuesday.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, after facing a significant spending disadvantage and voter discontent with his tenure. In an election season that has seen a wave of anti-incumbent energy, McKee, 75, becomes the first governor to fall in a primary this year — and the first in eight years. Public polling had shown McKee, who was running for a full second term, trailing by double digits heading into Tuesday.
Elections 2026 live updates: First GOP midterm convention kicks off, with Trump to keynote tonight
Trump moved yesterday to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada, seeking to block imports of some motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. Senior Trump administration officials said in a call with reporters that the move was in direct response to Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Read the full story here. The battleground New Hampshire Senate race is set between Republican former Sen. John Sununu and Democratic Rep.
Rhode Island’s Democratic governor may fall in his primary because of a bridge
Rhode Island’s Democratic governor may fall in his primary because of a bridge Gov. Dan McKee faces a challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, fueled by voter anger over a 2023 bridge closure in Providence.
New Hampshire primaries test Trump and the left Original
Sept. 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT President Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to the test once again Tuesday in New Hampshire’s primaries, where liberal Democrats are also looking to cap an ascendant primary season with additional victories. Granite State voters are among the last in the country to choose nominees for November’s elections, and Tuesday’s contests will set the matchup in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races. Trump is hoping his preferred candidate, former GOP Sen.
Republicans struggle to unite in Georgia’s key races after bruising primaries
Republicans struggle to unite in Georgia’s key races after bruising primaries Their nominees for Senate and governor, Mike Collins and Rick Jackson, haven’t campaigned together. And Trump urged Jackson and his top primary rival to mend fences.
Aprueban más de 20 proyectos de ley para limitar la IA y las redes sociales en California Original
La Legislatura de California, controlada por los demócratas, aprobó una avalancha de proyectos de ley al concluir su periodo de sesiones la noche del lunes, entre ellos más de dos docenas de medidas que restringirían diversos usos de la inteligencia artificial y limitarían la forma en que los menores pueden utilizar productos de las empresas de redes sociales.
California Democrats pass more than 20 bills to curtail AI and social media
California's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a torrent of bills as their session came to a close Monday night, including more than two dozen measures that would restrict various uses of AI and curtail how social media companies' products can be used by minors. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has until the end of the month to decide which ones to sign into law, moves that could signal his approach to a series of hot-button issues in a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
California Democrats pass more than 20 bills to curtail AI and social media
Sept. 1, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT California’s Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a torrent of bills as their session came to a close Monday night, including more than two dozen measures that would restrict various uses of AI and curtail how social media companies’ products can be used by minors. Democratic Gov.
California Democrats pass more than 20 bills to curtail AI and social media
California's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a torrent of bills as its session came to a close Monday night, including more than two dozen measures that would restrict various uses of AI and curtail how social media companies' products can be used by minors. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has until the end of the month to decide which ones to sign into law, moves that could signal his approach to a series of hot-button issues in a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Wyoming’s Republican governor raises concerns over ‘aggressive’ DOJ election monitors
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon expressed concern Wednesday over how election observers from the U.S. Justice Department observed the state's primaries last week, saying it was "aggressive" and "irregular." "It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive," he said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday.
Wyoming's Republican governor raises concerns over ‘aggressive' DOJ election monitors
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon expressed concern Wednesday over how election observers from the U.S. Justice Department observed the state's primaries last week, saying it was “aggressive” and “irregular.” “It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive,” he said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday.
Wyoming’s Republican governor raises concerns over ‘aggressive’ DOJ election monitors
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:52 PM EDT Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon expressed concern Wednesday over how election observers from the U.S. Justice Department observed the state’s primaries last week, saying it was “aggressive” and “irregular.” “It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive,” he said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday.
The Dan Sullivan saga, redistricting results and more: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
The Dan Sullivan saga, redistricting results and more: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries Voters head to the polls for primaries in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming, while voters in California will pick former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s replacement in Congress.
Francesca Hong and David Crowley battle for the lead in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor Original
Aug. 11, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor was too close to call late Tuesday night, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk, with state Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley separated by only a few hundred votes. The race was more competitive than most Democrats expected entering election night. Hong, a democratic socialist, had held a substantial lead in the public polls.
David Crowley pulls off upset over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's race for governor, NBC News projects, dealing a major upset to democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The result marks a dramatic turnaround for Crowley, who had dropped out of the race roughly a month ago after initially struggling to gain traction only to re-enter days later with outgoing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' endorsement.
Trump's ICE crackdown returns to the spotlight as the midterms loom: From the politics desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk , a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this evening.
Major tests for progressives and Trump are on tap in Tuesday’s primaries
Major tests for progressives and Trump are on tap in Tuesday’s primaries Voters head to the polls in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut and Alabama, with a special GOP primary for the Senate in South Carolina.
‘No magic formula’: Francesca Hong recalibrates her democratic socialist message as Wisconsin’s primary nears
State Rep. Francesca Hong has led her Democratic rivals in the Wisconsin governor's race heading into Tuesday's primary.Sara Stathas / The Washington Post via Getty Images Aug. 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT MILWAUKEE — In recent years, Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, an unabashed democratic socialist, called to defund and abolish the police.
Israel is a key dividing line in Democratic primaries — except in Wisconsin
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee on July 28.Nam Y. Huh / AP Aug. 6, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. — At an energetic, hourslong rally here Sunday in a packed high school gymnasium, Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong spoke forcefully about the perils of rising health care costs, public school funding cuts, data center construction and ICE. Just a moment. We are getting your experience ready.
Slumping Democratic establishment takes another blow with Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano / Getty Images Aug. 5, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT Abdul El-Sayed swaggered down the home stretch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, mugging for photos at a pool party with content creators and calling his opponent “the least capable candidate in America.” Just a moment.
Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher to face off in Kansas governor’s race
Follow Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher to face off in Kansas governor’s race Updated Tue, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson will face Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher in Kansas' election for governor this fall, NBC News projects, setting up a contest that represents the GOP's best gubernatorial pickup opportunity this year. Both candidates won their respective primaries on Tuesday.
Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justices Original
Aug. 4, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT Kansas voters have rejected a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would have allowed them to directly elect state Supreme Court justices, The Associated Press projects. In Kansas, the governor — who since 2019 has been Democrat Laura Kelly — has the power to appoint state Supreme Court justices, chosen from a list created by a nine-member nonpartisan commission.
Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor Original
Aug. 4, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT State Senate President Ty Masterson has won the Republican nomination in Kansas’ race for governor, NBC News projects, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump to the general election in a state that is arguably the party’s best gubernatorial pickup opportunity. Masterson emerged from a primary field that included Secretary of State Scott Schwab, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, businessman Philip Sarnecki and several others.
Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor
Kansas 4 hours ago Kansas laws restricting abortion providers are unconstitutional, judge rules kansas.com - Matthew Kelly • 4h In a major victory for supporters of abortion rights in Kansas, a Johnson County District Court judge on Monday granted a permanent injunction … Politics Now Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justices NBC News - By Adam Edelman • 34m The Republican-controlled Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the primary...
Live updates: Senate committee to vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general
LIVE COVERAGE Voters go to the polls today for primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington.
Democratic divides, incumbents in trouble and Trump tests: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
Democratic divides, incumbents in trouble and Trump tests: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries Voters head to the polls Tuesday for primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington.
Democrats’ novel red-state strategy: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explores how Democrats are trying to boost their odds of defeating Senate Republicans in deep-red states. Plus, Adam Edelman and Natasha Korecki report on the latest shake-up in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Democrat Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Thursday that he is dropping out of the Democratic race for governor less than two weeks out from the primary. "Last night I had a very difficult conversation with staff," Barnes said in a video posted to X. "We're incredibly proud of all the things that we've accomplished and all the resources that we have raised to spread our message. But it's become very clear who our nominee is going to be." That statement is a clear nod to state Rep.
Democrat Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor’s race Original
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Thursday that he is dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in Wisconsin. “Last night I had a very difficult conversation with staff,” Barnes said in a video posted to X. “We’re incredibly proud of all the things that we’ve accomplished and all the resources that we have raised to spread our message. But it’s become very clear who our nominee is going to be.” That statement is a clear nod to state Rep.
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