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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The gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
But in California, Porter has pressed on and remains in the top tier of the crowded gubernatorial field.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Back in New York, Stefanik has launched her gubernatorial campaign against Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
At that state party convention, delegates rejected then gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun's preferred running mate, instead nominating Beckwith by several dozen votes.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
But in California, Porter has pressed on and remains in the top tier of the crowded gubernatorial field.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Back in New York, Stefanik has launched her gubernatorial campaign against Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
At that state party convention, delegates rejected then gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun's preferred running mate, instead nominating Beckwith by several dozen votes.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Gubernatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gubernatorial. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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