Hochul Locks Up Key Support as Letitia James Begins Statewide Tour

The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, contending that a multicandidate primary in 2022 could damage the party.

Is Letitia James Running for Governor? Her Decision Is Coming Soon.

Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, has embarked on a campaign-like tour of the state and is discussing her plans with donors and officials.

Kathy Hochul Aims to Raise $25 Million as Likely Rivals Eye Challenges

Governor Hochul hopes to raise the sum for her primary campaign next year, but her recent — and unexpected — ascension has left her little time to hit that goal.

Jumaane Williams May Challenge Gov. Hochul in Democratic Litmus Test

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, would offer Democratic voters a clear left-leaning alternative to Ms. Hochul, a centrist from western New York.

Frances T. Farenthold, Liberal Force in Texas and Beyond, Dies at 94

Known as Sissy, she was an advocate for racial parity and women’s rights, and her name was placed in nomination for the vice presidency in 1972. Tragedy trailed her.

Opinion | Can Beto O’Rourke Turn Texas Blue?

The politician talks about the fight for voting rights and a potential run for governor.

Opinion | Ron DeSantis Was a Slam Dunk. Until He Wasn’t.

By following a G.O.P. base strategy on pandemic issues in a state hard hit by Covid, he may have left himself vulnerable.

What’s at Stake in the 2022 Races for Governor

The attention may be on House and Senate campaigns, but these races — some of which will be true tossups — may be just as important.

Beto O’Rourke Draws Closer to Entering Texas Governor’s Race

Mr. O’Rourke has been calling Democratic leaders in Texas to tell them he is seriously considering challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022.

With Abortion Rights Under Threat, Democrats Hope to Go on Offense

Warning of Texas-style laws nationwide, the party believes it can use the issue to turn out suburban women in the Virginia governor’s race this fall and the 2022 midterms.

Rep. Lee Zeldin Confirms Leukemia Diagnosis

Mr. Zeldin, a conservative Republican, says the disease is in remission, and that his bid for governor of New York will be unaffected.

Opinion | Covid Isn’t Finished Messing With Politics

Or with the presidency. 

Opinion | California’s Recall Election Is Broken

Voters should choose “no” on the recall question and the state should look to reform the process.

The California Recall, Untangled

The 12 questions that help explain the historical, political and logistical forces behind the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California.

Want to Know Who Might Run for Governor? Check the N.Y. State Fair.

Amid cows and crowds, the State Fair became a destination for potential challengers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, including Letitia James, the state attorney general.

It’s Election Season in Germany. No Charisma, Please!

The race to replace Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in office is the tightest in years. But the two leading candidates are anything but exciting, and that’s how Germans like it.

Kathy Hochul Wants to Make One Thing Clear: She Is Not Cuomo

In her first acts as New York’s new governor, Ms. Hochul has sought to distance herself from her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, who resigned under pressure.

The Tale of California’s Recall Election

Gov. Gavin Newsom could face removal from office in the coming days. How did the popular Democrat get to this point?

Hochul Picks State Senator Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul chose Mr. Benjamin, a state senator from Harlem, to fill the second highest-ranking role in New York’s government.

California finally has a date for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election. It’s Sept. 14.

The date, just 75 days away, is the soonest that county officials said they could manage to pull together a special election.