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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 6, 2026

Together, let’s stop MAGA Republicans so we can get to work and deliver results for the people of Michigan.

foxnews.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 6, 2026

Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and every Democrat who won up and down the ballot in this primary. They’ve got my support as we fight like hell together to win in November.

foxnews.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Aug 6, 2026

Congratulations to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Michigan.

cbsnews.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Aug 6, 2026

The short answer is yes. I want to make sure that what we see in any candidate in '28 and anybody that gets across the finish line, I want to see somebody who is on track with the focus that New Jersey has on creating opportunity for…

cbsnews.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Aug 6, 2026

Each one of these candidates has taken multiple oaths to the U.S. Constitution. They know what it means to serve others and accomplish the mission, whatever it takes.

cbsnews.com
Tony Evers
@tonyevers· Democratic · WI· Aug 5, 2026

You can ask me a hundred times, I’m going to give you the same damn answer. This issue is around getting things done. This guy has done it.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 5, 2026

He likes to talk tough in 30-second commercials, but when he gets to Washington, he turns out to be just like every other Republican in D.C. with no backbone.

michiganadvance.com
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 5, 2026

I will veto House Bill 958 because it makes it harder for you to vote, introduces unnecessary chaos into our elections, and invites sore losers to try to overturn an election they lost.

ncnewsline.com
Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Aug 5, 2026

Lindel has already shown strong, steady leadership, and I am confident he will continue serving Oklahoma students and families with focus and integrity in this expanded role.

oklahomavoice.com
Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Aug 5, 2026

I pledge to work with state lawmakers in future legislative sessions to ensure data centers pay their fair share, adhere to strict environmental standards, and listen to the concerns of local communities.

virginiamercury.com
Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Aug 5, 2026

This order — which is projected to save Virginians hundreds of millions of dollars — makes sure that data centers are paying the full cost of the transmission infrastructure their developments require.

virginiamercury.com
Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Aug 5, 2026

I’m here to ask Iowans to consider this, step up, and especially if you’re under 30, we’d love to see you participate, be a blood donor, and truly make a difference in our state and for those that need it.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Aug 5, 2026

Today signifies a critical step in rebuilding our fleet with modern vessels that will allow us to provide more dependable service.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 5, 2026

We solved problems, and we always, always put Michigan first. Michigan’s next governor needs to build on this progress.

michiganadvance.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 5, 2026

Quite often when the press and the media runs him down, they think about, you know, he’s taking care of his billionaire friends.

nevadacurrent.com
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 5, 2026

If you require them to pay fully up front and then get a rebate sometime down the road, you really jeopardize their operations.

arkansasadvocate.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 5, 2026

He’s always taken my phone call, and that’s the way the partnership at the state level needs to be with at the federal level.

nevadacurrent.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 5, 2026

The government does not have the ability to hand out infinite amounts of money. That’s not how economies work. That’s why they’re pushing socialism so hard.

nevadacurrent.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 5, 2026

Those billionaire friends provide jobs. Unless you take care of them, those jobs are absent.

nevadacurrent.com