2014 governors races

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton campaigned for Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown (right) in October. President Obama and Michelle Obama have also campaigned in the state. This level of Democratic star power so late in the

Politics & Government

Sleeper Maryland Race Could Be Tuesday's Biggest Upset

5:31pm November 04, 2014

by Brakkton Booker

The governor's race in one of the bluest states in the nation has gotten uncomfortably tight.

Democrat Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida (left), and Rick Scott, the current Republican governor of Florida, listen to the moderators during a gubernatorial debate on Friday. The two are facing off in a tight race that's fueling a b

Florida Governor's Race: Familiar Faces, Big Money, Brutal Ads

8:00pm October 14, 2014

by Greg Allen

Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is facing off with former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist — who's now running as a Democrat. The race is close, expensive and nasty, with a deluge of attack ads.

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Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley celebrates with supporters as she claims victory in the primary election Tuesday in Boston.

Politics & Government

Coakley Will Face Baker In Massachusetts Governor's Race

2:23pm September 10, 2014

by Asma Khalid

Attorney General Martha Coakley begins with an advantage in the Democratic state, but polling shows a majority views Republican Charlie Baker as a strong enough leader to be an effective governor.

Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Raimondo waves as she takes the stage to address supporters during a primary election night watch party Tuesday in Pawtucket.

Rhode Island Sets November Matchup For Governor

7:09am September 10, 2014

by RIPR Newsroom

State Treasurer Gina Raimondo, who won the Democratic nomination, will face Cranston GOP Mayor Allan Fung in a heavily Democratic state with a history of electing GOP governors.