California’s Recall: What to Watch

Early returns suggest that California’s huge Democratic base is rallying for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was elected in 2018 in a landslide. There are more than 40 competitors on the ballot.

California’s Recall: What to Watch

Early returns suggest that California’s huge Democratic base is rallying for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was elected in 2018 in a landslide. There are more than 40 competitors on the ballot.

Biden’s Vaccine Push Aligns Him With a Fed-Up, Vaccinated Majority

As the president took forceful new steps to pressure Americans to get inoculated, he argued that they were urgently needed health measures. In his allies’ view, they were also good politics.

Biden’s Sweeping Vaccine Mandates Infuriate Republican Governors

Some employers and business groups welcomed the new coronavirus requirements, but many G.O.P. leaders issued outright condemnations.

Opinion | The South’s Republicans Talk About Freedom While People Die

Some matters are too important to be entrusted to state governments anymore.

Opinion | Gavin Newsom Is Much More Than the Lesser of Two Evils

The torrent of policy the governor and the legislature are passing amounts to nothing less than a Green New Deal for the Golden State.

Arizona Banned School Mask Mandates. Now Some Kids Are Sick and Parents Are Angry.

Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican who is not allowing schools to impose mask mandates but is a vocal supporter of Covid vaccinations, has been battered from all political sides.

G.O.P. Governors Fight Mandates as the Party’s Covid Politics Harden

As several Republican-controlled states confront their worst outbreaks yet, their leaders — following the base — have doubled down on resisting vaccine and mask requirements.

G.O.P. Governors Fight Mandates as the Party’s Covid Politics Harden

As several Republican-controlled states confront their worst outbreaks yet, their leaders — following the base — have doubled down on resisting vaccine and mask requirements.

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.

Interview With Kathy Hochul: ‘I Feel a Heavy Weight of Responsibility’

Ms. Hochul sat down with The New York Times for her first one-on-one interview after becoming New York’s first female governor.

Hochul Is Sworn In: ‘I Want People to Believe in Their Government Again’

Kathy Hochul, who is the first woman to serve as New York’s governor, has vowed to usher in a new era of civility and consensus in state government.

Hochul Is Sworn In: ‘I Want People to Believe in Their Government Again’

Kathy Hochul, who is the first woman to serve as New York’s governor, has vowed to usher in a new era of civility and consensus in state government.

Cuomo Continues to Challenge His Accusers as Moving Trucks Are Loaded

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo set to leave office in a few days, his lawyer again challenged the credibility of the inquiry that led to his departure.

Kathy Hochul Is Looking in New York City for a Second-in-Command

Ms. Hochul, New York’s governor-in-waiting, plans to pick a No. 2 who is a downstate lawmaker and a person of color, to give her a balanced ticket in the 2022 primary.

Feud? What Feud? Hochul’s New York City Visit Suggests a Peace Offering.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul seemed intent on mending the deeply fractured relationship that Andrew Cuomo, the outgoing governor, has had with city leaders.

Cuomo Resigns Amid Scandals, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him.

Cuomo Lawyers Hit Back as Aide Who Says He Groped Her Files Complaint

The criminal complaint from the woman, an executive assistant whose name has not been publicized, increases the possibility that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face charges.

How Cuomo and His Team Retaliated Against His Accusers

Governor Cuomo relied on a shrinking cadre of trusted advisers to guide strategy over sexual harassment allegations and to hit back at the women who accused him.

Opinion | What Makes Cuomo So Grabby?

The non-grabby Cuomo doesn’t look good, either.