Nov 06 Watch Senate, Governor Races Battle to the End Democrats need to gain six seats to win control of the Senate, and Republicans are defending 22 governorships in the 36 states holding gubernatorial elections this year. Political journalists discuss the upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races. Continue watching
Oct 19 Alaska Gubernatorial Candidates Clash over Money, Abortion, Education By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Sep 26 Alaska Gubernatorial Candidates Spar over Big Ad Money By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Sep 20 Patrick Wins Democratic Primary in Massachusetts Governor Race By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Aug 29 Pastors Back Blackwell; Strickland Widens Lead in Polls By Admin, PBS News Hour In the week before Labor Day's traditional fall campaign kickoff, Ohio governor's race has been anything but static. Continue reading
Aug 23 Governor Frank Murkowski Loses Re-election Bid in Alaska Primary By Admin, PBS News Hour After a rocky first term, Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski lost his chance at a second try for Alaska's governor's mansion. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch California Heat Wave Death Toll Rises 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. Continue watching
Sep 29 Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates Outline Differences in Debate By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Sep 24 Candidates Launch First Negative Ads in Missouri Governor’s Race By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Sep 20 Competitive Indiana Governor’s Race Continues to Heat Up By PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading