Tag: state governors
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Tim Walz's withdrawal leaves only two governors seeking a third term in 2026
On Jan. 5, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced he was withdrawing his bid for a third consecutive term, saying, "I came to the conclusion that I can't give a political campaign my all. Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can't spend defending the people of Minnesota…
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State governors issue 85 executive orders from Aug. 28-Sept. 10
State governors issued 85 executive orders from Aug. 28-Sept. 10. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with 45, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) with five each. Governors in 31 states issued no executive orders. Governors use executive orders…