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gubernatorial

[goo-ber-nuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, gyoo-] / ˌgu bər nəˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌgyu- /




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The obvious parallel is with another massive underdog, Gray Davis, who also came from far behind to win the last time a gubernatorial primary held this level of uncertainty and suspense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In California’s crowded gubernatorial race, Democrats have struggled in recent months to settle on a candidate to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton spoke alongside the protesters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The state gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral races are turning out to be nail-biters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

King would be stumping throughout the Tarheel State for his longtime friend, black gubernatorial candidate Dr. Reginald Hawkins.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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