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• Klobuchar takes first steps towards Minnesota governor bid in race to replace embattled Walz - Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps toward entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.
• Shapiro says possibly being Harris' VP pick 'just didn't feel right' - A report indicates that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro noted in his forthcoming book that the idea of becoming Kamala Harris's vice president "just didn’t feel right for some reason."
• Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis - Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is announcing a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• 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.