Gubernatorial Elections - AP

Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up
AP – Mon Feb 8, 5:08 pm ET

CHICAGO - Democrats in Illinois are getting a political do-over: the chance to pick a new lieutenant governor nominee themselves now that the primary winner dropped out of the race because of revelations about his checkered past. Full Story »
Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race
AP – Sun Feb 7, 10:39 pm ET

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CHICAGO - The Democratic nominee for Illinois' lieutenant governor dropped out of the race Sunday night, less than a week after winning the nomination, amid a political uproar about his past. Full Story »
Palin stumps for TX Gov. Perry in suburban Houston
AP – Sun Feb 7, 6:01 pm ET

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CYPRESS, Texas - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stumped for Gov. Rick Perry at a rally Sunday in suburban Houston, adding some national Republican star power to Perry's re-election campaign. Full Story »
Ill. gov might want to run from his running mate
AP – Sat Feb 6, 12:43 am ET

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CHICAGO - Just when Illinois was starting to move on from the scandals of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, along comes Scott Lee Cohen. Full Story »
Embattled Dem Ill. candidate won't step down
AP – Fri Feb 5, 3:41 pm ET

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CHICAGO - A political newcomer who won the Democratic nomination for Illinois lieutenant governor said he has no intention of leaving the race after details emerged about his arrest for allegedly holding a knife to his former girlfriend's throat. Full Story »
Hynes concedes Dem. governor primary race in Ill.
AP – Fri Feb 5, 12:46 am ET

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CHICAGO - Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes conceded defeat Thursday in the Democratic primary for governor, promising to help Gov. Pat Quinn win in November. Full Story »
Whitman leads spending race in Calif. gov campaign
AP – Mon Feb 1, 9:35 pm ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Billionaire Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman spent money at a rapid pace last year, burning through $19.5 million a full year ahead of the general election, according to campaign finance reports filed Monday. Full Story »
Jerry Brown has $12M on hand for Calif. gov race
AP – Mon Feb 1, 5:43 pm ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Jerry Brown, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for California governor, is reporting that he has nearly $12 million in the bank. Full Story »
GOP's Whitman disavows 'proud racist' councilman
AP – Sat Jan 30, 1:07 pm ET

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman is severing ties with an elected official who described himself as a "proud racist." Full Story »
George H.W. Bush endorses Hutchison for Texas gov
AP – Fri Jan 22, 2:22 pm ET

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HOUSTON - Former President George H.W. Bush has endorsed U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison for Texas governor. Full Story »