As the Nov. 7 election approaches and Republican Sarah Palin loses her double-digit lead in the polls, the confrontations between the candidates for Alaska governor have gotten heated and personal.
Sep 26

By PBS NewsHour
Television ads have sparked a war of words between the campaigns of Democratic candidate Tony Knowles and Republican Sarah Palin this week, with each side accusing the other of hypocrisy and dishonesty.
Sep 20

By PBS NewsHour
Deval Patrick won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday and will face Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey in a Nov. 7 election that will make history if either candidate wins.
Aug 29

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
In the week before Labor Day's traditional fall campaign kickoff, Ohio governor's race has been anything but static.
Aug 23

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
After a rocky first term, Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski lost his chance at a second try for Alaska's governor's mansion.
One hundred degrees temperatures in California this week have had a deadly impact with at least 116 deaths attributed to the heat. Authorities discuss how they are helping those suffering.
Sep 29

By PBS NewsHour
Indiana's three major gubernatorial candidates met in a debate at Franklin College Tuesday night, outlining sharp differences on critical issues such as the economy, roads, prescription drugs, and taxes.
Sep 24

By PBS NewsHour
The hotly contested Missouri governor's race took a turn in mid-September, as both candidates and their supporters began airing ads that attacked the opponent's tax proposals and even personal tax practices.
Sep 20

By PBS NewsHour
While Indiana's former first lady Judy O'Bannon has started making campaign appearances for Democratic Gov. Joe Kernan, Republican candidate Mitch Daniels received a nod from first lady Laura Bush.
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