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Despite Indiana’s strong record of second-in-command women, they’ve never held its highest office

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Amanda Smith

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Women have never held Indiana’s top office, but their streak as the state’s second-in-command appears to be going strong ...

Utah governor candidate Phil Lyman must find new running mate after judge rules his pick ineligible

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Amanda Smith

Utah Republican governor candidate Phil Lyman and his first pick for lieutenant governor Layne Bangerter (left) enter a Third District Court courtroom ...

The GOP Flamethrower With a Right-Wing Vision for North Carolina

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Amanda Smith

As Mark Robinson completed his rapid six-year rise from conservative internet sensation to the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, he worked ...

Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein will face off in North Carolina’s governor race

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Amanda Smith

Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson have won their parties’ primaries for governor in North Carolina, NBC News projects, setting up ...

Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.

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Amanda Smith

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former president Donald Trump endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson for governor on Saturday, several months after ...

North Dakota lieutenant governor launches gubernatorial bid against congressman

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Amanda Smith

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s lieutenant governor joined the state’s open gubernatorial race on Thursday, setting up a Republican contest against ...

Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump

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Amanda Smith

GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — Standing inside a rustic barn a short drive from the state capital, Henry McMaster shocked many South Carolina ...

NC Senate leader Phil Berger won’t face Republican primary challenge from sheriff

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Amanda Smith

There was talk that North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger might face an internal party challenge in the 2024 primary elections. ...