gubernatorial
adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
ˌgü-bər-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
ˌgyü-,
ˌgu̇-,
-bə-
: of or relating to a governor
the gubernatorial election
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This gubernatorial contest is being conducted under a system in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to a November runoff.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Georgia’s top Republican gubernatorial contenders share a stage for the first time.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly said Wednesday the results demonstrate an upswing for the party as long as candidates address the economy.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Schickler points out that this could create a conundrum for the crowded gubernatorial race.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Georgia’s top Republican gubernatorial contenders share a stage for the first time.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly said Wednesday the results demonstrate an upswing for the party as long as candidates address the economy.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Schickler points out that this could create a conundrum for the crowded gubernatorial race.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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gubernatorial
adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
ˌgüb-ə(r)-nə-ˈtōr-ē-əl
ˌgyüb-,
-ˈtȯr-
: of or relating to a governor
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