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• Newsom touts California’s numerous legal fights with Trump administration in final State of the State - California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state has filed 52 lawsuits against President Donald Trump's administration during his State of the State address Thursday.
• After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor - Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governor in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
• Trump-backed Donalds vows to maintain DeSantis 'trajectory,' take Florida to 'whole new level' - Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a MAGA champion, maintains frontrunner status in Florida's gubernatorial race with Trump's endorsement and massive fundraising lead over GOP rivals.
• Walz 'has been an absolute failure' in combating fraud, says GOP gubernatorial challenger Robbins - Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins challenges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over fraud scandals, claiming billions in tax dollars were stolen during pandemic.