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Revision as of 14:50, 5 March 2012
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Breaking News
General gubernatorial news
- July rankings: Top 10 Gov. races, July 28
- Governor racetracking, July
- Governors' races to watch Aug 3
- 2010 Governors, Aug 9
- Election resources
- 2012 governor outlook, Wash Post
- November rankings: Top 10 Gov. races, November 1
- Incumbent governors on safe ground, Nov 2
- Good news for O’Malley: Democrats fare better in governor races than in 2010
- Incumbent parties prevail in governors' races
- Governors pushing for DOMA repeal, Nov 15
- Insight: Governors go where national politicians won't -- China
- Comparing powers of governors, Nov 30
- Feds Should Reclassify Marijuana To Allow Medical Use, Governors Say
- Are GOP Governors Tacking to The Middle?, January 9
- Previewing the 2012 Governors' Races
- W. Va. tops competitive gov. races
- Illinois gov. one of the toughest in the country? January 28
- Rating the 2010 rookie governors, February 21, Rookie Governors: Who's Struggling?, Rookie Governors: Who's Doing Well?, Rookie Governors: Who's Doing Very Well?
- Republicans poised to make gains in Governors' races, February 24
- Democrats on defense in governors' races, Feb 24
- Ethridge's tax returns make a dozen Feb 29
General attorney general news
General SoS news
- Electoral regulations at stake in 13 SoS races, October 17
- Secretaries Of State At Center Of Election Battles
- Meet the new boss: New secretaries take over in several states
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
- AZ Supreme Court overturns veto, Nov 17
- AZ lawmaker plans to introduce a resolution that would elevate the Arizona Commissioner of Indian Affairs to a cabinet-level position Jan 17
Arkansas
California
Colorado
- Colorado Secretary of State Gessler embraces being targeted over his push for reforms
- Hickenlooper endorses a bill to grant civil unions for gay couples, Jan 13
- Colorado Secretary of State Gessler nixes talk of run for governor
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
- Ind. Senate OKs bill on picking secretary of state (SOS)
- AG's Office files Recount Commission appeal directly to Supreme Court
- Charlie White's freedom, political future on the line
- “Jury finds Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White guilty on 6 of 7 felony charges”
- “AG’s Office seeks expedited review from Supreme Court in ballot case”
- Indiana Supreme Court denies Democrats' request to allow Vop Osili to fill secretary of state job
- Charlie White cries foul on residency, cites other cases
Iowa
Kansas
- Lt. Gov enters federal health care constitutional challenge, Jan 17
- Kansas bill to pair undocumented immigrants, jobs, February 2, 2012
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
- Mississippi Republicans challenge powers of attorney general
- Bill to Limit AG's power gets new life, February 14, 2012
- AG wings getting clipped, Mar 3 2012
Missouri
Montana
- Democratic governor candidates back pipeline, January 10
- Livingstone (Gub. candidate) calls for development, Jan 13
- Top MT ethics leader resigns amid allegations, Jan 18
- GOP governor candidates square off in Billings, February 9
- 9 MT gubernatorial candidates square off in Great Falls, Feb 28
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
- John DiStaso's Granite Status: Smith is 'definitely' in for governor; can Obama win back NH?
- Kevin Smith (GOP candidate for governor) tours Red Hook, decries regs that stifle business, Feb 24
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
- NYC Comptroller Still Eyeing Office Run in 2013
- New York City Comptroller’s Campaign Treasurer Arrested on Fraud Charges
North Carolina
- Dan Forest would tackle education, immigration at Lt. Gov, Jan 11
- GOP activists say no one wants to take on McCrory, January 29 and also well-positioned for governor's race, January 29
- Dome: McCrory files for governor, targets 'broken government'
- Is Bev Perdue America's dumbest governor?, Feb 21
- Candidates for governor weigh in on film incentives, Feb 26
- Candidate for lt gov wants to improve education, Feb 28
- As filing deadline nears some dems sidestep showdowns Feb. 29
- Democrats' primary for governor to be short and sweet, March 1
- More candidates again near top of nc ballots Mar 5, 2012
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Bend surgeon kicks off Republican campaign for secretary of state
- Knute Buehler Declares for Secretary of State Nomination
- Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown to seek re-election
- Oregon AG race begins to take shape, January 9
- Former top prosecutor will run for AG
- On the eve of filing day, a look at the big board March 5
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
- Info for Texas 2012 candidates
- Texas Gov. Rick Perry Double Dips State Salary and Pension
- Comptroller Susan Combs sued over data leak
- Combs apologizes again, offers credit counseling to millions affected
- Susan Combs
- Perry vetos
- Veto or not to veto
- Perry vs TWIA
- Texas Supreme Court and Legislature help Perry cloak expenses
- Phil Wilson chosen as leader of Department of Transportation
- Former Perry advisor to run for Woolley's seat in District 136
- Texas Secretary of State Responds to Feds on Voter ID
- Perry raises $17M in seven weeks
- 2012 Presidential Election
- Governor's plan to run could impede attorney general, Feb 24 (Gov. and AG)
Utah
Vermont
- Randy Brock running for Vermont governor, Dec 8
- Shumlin gets boost with $$ for damage caused by Hurricane Irene, Jan 20
Virginia
- 2013 governor's race could fracture the GOP, February 13
- O'Malley and McDonnell to talk, Feb 24
- Ultrasound mandate heads to McDonnell's desk, Mar 1
Washington
- Gov. candidate Jay Inslee October 26
- Former senator joining race for Sec of State, November 15
- New bill addresses power of Washington AG, January 16
- Would quitting Congress give Inslee a better shot of winning governor's office? Feb 26
West Virginia
- Statehouse Beat: Tomblin gets two legislative victories (Dec.18)
- Lt. Gov. position creation bill goes to committee, January 9 and update, Jan 23 and Senate President Kessler's opinion = ltgov is unnecessary, Jan 25; more here, Jan 26
- W.Va Dems kick off 2012 campaign with rally Feb. 28
Wisconsin
- Walker administration bars open carry of guns in state buildings
- Ex-Wis. Gov. Thompson Launches GOP Bid for Senate (also on Congress desk)
- Gov. Matt Mead: ACA is wrong but Wyoming's health care system isn't right
- AG weighs in on eliminating preliminary hearings, February 15, 2012
Wyoming
- Wyoming bill proposes Governor should appoint superintendent of schools, Feb 24 (Superintendent of Schools)
Categories
- REQUIRED for all news: Category:State executive news, 2012
- Gov news: Category:Gubernatorial news, 2012
- AG news: Category:Attorney General news, 2012
- SOS news: Category:Secretary of State news, 2012
See also
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