gubernatorial
adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
ˌgü-bər-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
ˌgyü-,
ˌgu̇-,
-bə-
: of or relating to a governor
the gubernatorial election
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As speculation grows over Vice President Kamala Harris' political future, new polling sheds light on her potential chances in a California gubernatorial race.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Two others lost gubernatorial races before winning a presidential nomination — future President James K. Polk, and Horatio Seymour, unsuccessful in his national bid as the 1868 Democratic nominee.
—Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Several states will hold pivotal off-year election races, including Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races as well as major mayoral contests in New York and Pennsylvania.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Let each party’s gubernatorial nominees select loyal running mates, as is done for presidential elections.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Two others lost gubernatorial races before winning a presidential nomination — future President James K. Polk, and Horatio Seymour, unsuccessful in his national bid as the 1868 Democratic nominee.
—Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Several states will hold pivotal off-year election races, including Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races as well as major mayoral contests in New York and Pennsylvania.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Let each party’s gubernatorial nominees select loyal running mates, as is done for presidential elections.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
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gubernatorial
adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
ˌgüb-ə(r)-nə-ˈtōr-ē-əl
ˌgyüb-,
-ˈtȯr-
: of or relating to a governor
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