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governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /


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Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The race between Graham Platner and Janet Mills was billed as the showdown of the Democratic primary season: Oysterman vs. governor.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin at 12:15 p.m., and Fed governor Christopher Waller at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Miller would serve as a regional governor of various Peruvian territories before returning to London in 1826 to write his memoirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The leadership of the state senate agreed with the governor.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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