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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Video called 'disgusting' and 'racist' The video was met with significant criticism, including from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to briefings Rubio gave on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, State Department staff held a call with congressional and gubernatorial offices about the war in Iran, according to two sources familiar with the call.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fearing the prospect of a Republican winning California’s gubernatorial race, state Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks on Tuesday urged his party’s candidates who lack a viable path to victory to drop out.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The history of gubernatorial terms For much of Texas history, the governor’s term was just two years, which meant governors had to run again — and face voters again — much more frequently.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to briefings Rubio gave on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, State Department staff held a call with congressional and gubernatorial offices about the war in Iran, according to two sources familiar with the call.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fearing the prospect of a Republican winning California’s gubernatorial race, state Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks on Tuesday urged his party’s candidates who lack a viable path to victory to drop out.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The history of gubernatorial terms For much of Texas history, the governor’s term was just two years, which meant governors had to run again — and face voters again — much more frequently.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Gubernatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gubernatorial. Accessed 8 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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