FILE - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer answers a question during the Republican primary debate for governor, June 1, 2010, in Florence, S.C.

More may throw their hat into the ring, but two Republicans have already announced their candidacy to be the next governor of Illinois.

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Burt Jones' Republican bid for governor in Georgia, a boost to the incumbent lieutenant governor's effort to set himself up as the 2026 ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker participates in a debate with Republican gubernatorial challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, at the WGN9 studios, Oct. 18, 2022, in Chicago.

Texas governor orders police to find, arrest Democrats in to Illinois over redistricting The Texas Democrats who fled the state successfully prevented a vote on new congressional maps Monday.

HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of pulled pork and the sweat of a Virginia summer, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears told voters she was… ...

A look at the potential Republican candidates who may challenge the Illinois Governor in the 2026 election, including Sheriff Mendrick.

“Illinois is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country,” said Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills. “What more could the governor do?” ...

ATLANTA (AP) — One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued the other leading GOP candidate, challenging the legality of the rival's campaign funding.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is suing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over how Jones is financing his campaign as both Republicans run for governor in 2026.