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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (CNN)- State Sen. Creigh Deeds emerged from a tough and expensive three - way primary battle to capture Virginia's Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, a victory that immediately put him in the crosshairs of national Republicans eager to reinvigorate their party with an off - year triumph in the commonwealth this November.

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb abruptly dropped his bid for the Republican nomination for governor on Friday, explaining that he wants to spend more time with his family.

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NEW YORK, March 19 - Actress and liberal activist Cynthia Nixon, one of the stars of the «Sex and the City» television series and movies, announced on Monday she would run for governor of New York, challenging incumbent Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination.

On Sunday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich said their presidential campaigns would embark on a coordinated effort to defeat GOP frontrunner Donald Trump in the race for the Republican party nominatioOn Sunday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich said their presidential campaigns would embark on a coordinated effort to defeat GOP frontrunner Donald Trump in the race for the Republican party nominatioon a coordinated effort to defeat GOP frontrunner Donald Trump in the race for the Republican party nomination.

The governor runs for reelection this year, and is widely rumored to have his eye on the 1992 Democratic nomination.

In his first public comments since actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is «the political silly season» and that he is focused on a downstate snowstorm and the state budget agreement.

In the coming weeks, several Republicans are expected to declare whether they will be candidates for the GOP nomination for governor, taking on two - term incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco on Tuesday confirmed he will run for the Republican nomination for governor, growing the field to three GOP candidates seeking to take on Gov. Andrew Cuomo this November.

Hours after insisting he would continue to run for governor, Sen. John DeFrancisco on Wednesday announced he quit actively campaigning for the post — giving Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro a clear path to the nomination.

DeFrancisco, who said in the interview he is «actively pursuing» the Republican nomination for governor, predicted a «deeply personal» statewide election on the merits of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The vote for governor will still take place on Wednesday, as planned, and the WP vote will immediately follow the nomination.

Republican Sen. John DeFrancisco insisted on Monday he wants to avoid a primary for the GOP nomination for governor as Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to officially enter the race.

The campaign of Republican Marc Molinaro on Thursday declared he has a lock on the GOP nomination for governor.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro locked up the GOP nomination for governor this week when the Westchester County Republican Party threw its support behind him on Wednesday, according to multiple news reports.

Howie Hawkins, who is seeking the Green Party nomination for Governor, will make an appearance in Albany Police Court on Monday, April 30.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, addressed the matter directly in his announcement speech on January 30th.

That cleared the way for Governor - elect Andrew Cuomo to accept the WFP nomination and net sufficient votes on its line to improve its ballot placement for the four years (more on this in a minute).

Western New York political operative Michael Caputo ran Carl Paladino's campaign for governor back in 2010 when the mad - as - hell man from Buffalo upended the state GOP by winning a primary for the nomination to take on then - Democratic state AG Andrew Cuomo.

Even outside the district he served, his name's been on the ballot enough to rack up some name ID — he left his Assembly seat to run for State Comptroller in 2002, losing a close race to now - disgraced Alan Hevesi and then in 2006 won the GOP nomination for governor, where he lost in a W - fatigue landslide to now - disgraced Eliot Spitzer.

Russian propagandists are already said to be working on a «sour grapes» campaign to claim the nomination was «stolen» from Nixon, and to try to depress turnout among Democratic voters in the general election for Governor.

McAuliffe, one of three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, sought to make the remark an issue on Thursday.

This month, the governor hoped to capitalize on anti-Trump sentiment and emerge as an early frontrunner for the nomination by hiring prominent former Clinton staff and fundraisers, taking well - publicized trips abroad, and asserting himself as a national voice against RyanCare.

Marc Molinaro surged past John DeFrancisco on Friday to become the front - runner in the battle for the Republican nomination for governor, gathering key GOP endorsements only a week after entering the race.

Lamont, and Susan Bysiewicz, a former secretary of the state, have decided to team up on a ticket with Lamont seeking the nomination for governor and Bysiewicz seeking the nomination for lieutenant governor.

Republicans were dealt a blow when Harry Wilson, a corporate restructuring expert who many believed was the favorite to secure the GOP nomination, announced on New Year's Day that he would not be a candidate for governor this year.

In sharp contrast, the smaller state Republican party convenes Tuesday with schisms on display, deciding for example if wild - card party - switcher Steve Levy advances another step for governor, or if Rick Lazio locks up the nomination as once presumed, or if a sudden prospect named Myers Mermel mounts a major miracle.

On Shelter Island, Zephyr Teachout defeated Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination for gGovernor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination for governorgovernor.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, addressed the matter directly in his announcement speech on Jan. 30.

In 2002, Cuomo insisted on taking on New York's comptroller, Carl McCall, for the Democratic nomination for governor, despite the urgings of the state's most prominent Democrats (including its newest residents, the Clintons).

Howie Hawkins, who is seeking the Green Party nomination for Governor, will participate in two anti-poverty demonstrations in Albany on Monday, May 14.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro locked up the GOP nomination for governor this week when the Westchester County Republican Party threw its support behind him on Wednesday, accordi...

Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu today officially announced their bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor and Lieutenant Governor on Monday.

Cynthia Nixon, an activist and actress known for her role in «Sex and the City,» announced on Monday that she will seek the Democratic nomination for governor.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP)- Three candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the May 15 primary election for Pennsylvania governor have similar stances on taxes, marijuana policy and gun rights.

Paladino was on television sets all over the country and perhaps in the most influential position he's been in since winning the Republican nomination for governor in 2010.

Cynthia Nixon took Gov. Andrew Cuomo to task on corruption, big money, the state Senate and, yes, the subway, as she launched her bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter introduced Brian Schweitzer this morning at the United South and Eastern Tribes Conference in Washington, D.C., lavishing praise on the former Montana governor who has been touted as a «dark horse» candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco says businessman Harry Wilson's decision to stay out of the 2018 race for New York governor — one that seems to open the field for Republican candidates — won't affect his own plans on whether to seek the GOP nomination.

On July 15, 2016, the Republican ballot slots for governor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on the balloOn July 15, 2016, the Republican ballot slots for governor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on thegovernor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on thegovernor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on theGovernor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on theGovernor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on the balloon the ballot.

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Obama will be in New York on the same day that Cuomo accepts the Democratic nomination for governor at the party's convention on Long Island.

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam ran away with the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee on Thursday, beating a field that included Rep. Zach Wamp and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.

RYE BROOK, N.Y. — As Andrew Cuomo prepared to accept the Democratic nomination for governor, Republicans outside the convention today started their assault on the attorney general, calling him «Prince Andrew» and saying he let Albany slip into a «culture of corruption.»

State Sen. John DeFrancisco says businessman Harry Wilson's decision to stay out of the 2018 race for New York governor - one that seems to open the field for Republican candidates - won't affect his own plans on whether to seek the GOP nomination.

The situation has not been helped by the Commission on Judicial Nomination, which screens applicants and sends the governor up to seven candidates for each appointment.

Howie Hawkins won the Green Party nomination for Governor in Troy on Saturday, setting up a rematch with Andrew Cuomo.

Governor Jerry Brown announced today his nomination of Leondra R. Kruger for a spot on the California Supreme Court.

Governor Paterson also called for the State Senate to act on the 147 gubernatorial nominations currently pending.

Ivey, who became governor on April 10, 2017, after Robert Bentley resigned, is seeking a full term in office and she has three opponents for the GOP nomination.

It is possible for Wu to win the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor even if Teachout does not appear on the ballot.