M ADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Less than an hour after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the first Democrat to announce his intention to run for governor, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first Democrat to officially launch a campaign.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) announced on Friday that she’s launching a bid to succeed Gov. Tony Evers (D) next year, one day after the governor announced he would not be seeking a third term.

Rev. Dale Caldwell, whose father marched with Martin Luther King Jr., will join the Democratic ticket against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in November's gubernatorial election in New Jersey.

He’s not familiar with the legislative process in Montgomery. It’s different. So I think he’s going to need me."

Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli announced that Morris County Sheriff James Gannon will join him on the ticket.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's lieutenant governor, David Toland, is not running for Kansas governor — or any other elected office — in 2026.

Delgado poke about his decision to run against Hochul in next year’s race for governor on the Times Union’s Capitol Confidential podcast this week.

Thursday was Governor's Day at the Delaware State Fair. Governor Matt Meyer and Lieutenant Gov. Kyle Evans Gay visited the Harrington Fairgrounds. 7/24/25