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• 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.
• GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal - Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.
• Walz refuses to quit after dropping re-election bid amid Minnesota fraud firestorm: 'Over my dead body' - Embattled Democrat ended re-election bid but vows to stay in office as Amy Klobuchar considers gubernatorial campaign.
• Klobuchar weighing run for Minnesota governor as Walz ends re-election bid amid fraud scandal - Democrats urge Sen. Amy Klobuchar to enter Minnesota governor race after Tim Walz drops 2026 re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal fallout.
• Trump taps Republican governor to serve as special envoy to Greenland - President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post that he is tapping Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland.
• Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Stefanik exit - Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor just one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew from the 2026 gubernatorial race.
• North Carolina's longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office - Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, who served a record 16 years and championed education, has died at 88 years old, his daughter announced.
• Washington swimmer takes on state government, says girls shouldn't be pressured to undress around boys - Washington state high school swimmer goes viral demanding protection for girls' sports and locker room safety at rally supporting new ballot initiatives.
• Josh Shapiro urges Philly schools to ‘take very seriously’ antisemitism as Congress opens investigation - Governor Josh Shapiro has urged the School District of Philadelphia to address antisemitism as congressional investigation reveals alleged anti-Jewish incidents in classrooms.
• Wisconsin ‘refusing to learn the lesson’ of Minnesota after fraud scandal, GOP gov hopeful warns - Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany warns Gov. Evers' refusal to allow SNAP audits could lead to fraud like Minnesota's $1 billion scandal involving terrorists.