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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 6, 2026

Time is of the essence in preventing election lies from taking hold.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Jun 6, 2026

“This is what happens when you keep your fiscal house in order,” said Governor Stitt. “Because we’ve cut taxes, reined in wasteful spending, and resisted the urge to grow government, Oklahoma is thriving.”

oklahoma.gov
Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Jun 6, 2026

“What we’re seeing is proof that Oklahoma’s economy is booming and that conservative principles work. We’ve built an Oklahoma where businesses want to invest, families want to grow, and job creators can chase the American Dream,” Stitt…

oklahoma.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 6, 2026

“As in all elections, I encourage our citizens to exercise their precious right to vote, especially during this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.”

governor.sc.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

“During a cost-of-living emergency for families and small businesses, Senate Republicans today — over bipartisan opposition — pushed through legislation that puts the interests of the President over the pocketbooks of the American people.

hassan.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 6, 2026

Leo J. Deon Jr. is one of the millions of Americans who selflessly served our country, putting himself in harm’s way to protect Americans—and American interests—at home and abroad.

king.senate.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 6, 2026

Bittermilk’s expansion in Charleston County is another example of the success South Carolina businesses are finding across our state. The addition of 12 new jobs is a win for the Lowcountry, and we congratulate Bittermilk on their…

governor.sc.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

“This bill expands a partisan slush fund for ICE, allows the President to continue his extravagant golden ballroom project, and paves the way for the President to roll out his $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded giveaway to January 6…

hassan.senate.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

That is my moral responsibility, or else why am I taking up space here on Earth? All of us have that.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

Every New Yorker deserves to live in a safe community free from gun violence. As we honor the lives lost, stand with survivors and support families impacted by gun violence, we also recognize the progress New York has made through…

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

The 250th birthday of our country has given us the opportunity to unite with our neighbors and communities and celebrate.

governor.ny.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 6, 2026

The month of May has been recognized each year in my administration as Foster Care Awareness Month, and this year is no exception. Foster parents play an essential role in serving our state’s children and youth when they cannot safely…

governor.sc.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

“Granite Staters and Americans see the President’s failures every day on gas station signs, grocery store receipts, electric bills, and at the pharmacy counter. They’re exhausted and need relief now.”

hassan.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

I urge you to take the necessary steps to immediately harden that infrastructure to reduce vulnerabilities and defend your state and our nation.

warner.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 6, 2026

So, another way to look at it in perspective is that number represents 3/10 of 1% of the proposed increase in the defense budget this year to $1.5 trillion.

king.senate.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 6, 2026

“With the Senate’s vote today, it is clear that South Carolina will not have a new congressional map for the 2026 election. It is time for South Carolinians to go vote confidently in a safe and secure election for the June 9 primary.

governor.sc.gov