Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances

Businessman and self-described political outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary that includes the sitting governor, a congressman and a state legislative leader. A July 28 runoff election is necessary because no candidate in Tuesday’s

California governor’s race set to narrow as voters decide in 2026 primary

The wide, crowded field vying to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in California will soon narrow as voters decide which two candidates will advance in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial primary election following a chaotic race full of twists and turns.  Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will move on

Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival

Zach Lahn will win the Republican primary for Iowa governor, CBS News projects, overcoming a Trump-backed congressman and setting up a November contest against Democrat Rob Sand that could be one of this year’s most competitive gubernatorial races. Lahn — a farmer and businessman who has touted his ties to the “Make America Healthy Again”

Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination in Albuquerque, N.M., on June 2, 2026. Jon Austria/AP Photo Former Biden administration Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will face former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan