Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
* In Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched a Democratic gubernatorial candidacy, hoping to succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who cannot seek a third term. A variety of other prominent figures in the Wolverine State have expressed interest in the race, and Benson is likely to face primary rivals.
* In Arizona, Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, the former House Freedom Caucus chairman, filed a formal statement of interest this week in advance of a likely gubernatorial campaign. Gov. Katie Hobbs, the Democratic incumbent who has not yet announced her 2026 plans, is considered a top GOP target.
* Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia has faced months of speculation about his age and health challenges, and while the incumbent hasn’t yet said whether he’ll run for re-election next year, state Sen. Emanuel Jones is no longer waiting: The Democratic legislator kicked off his congressional campaign in Scott’s district this week.
* After repeatedly breaking with his party in recent months, Sen. John Fetterman is confronting scuttlebutt about a possible party switch. Asked about the possibility, the Pennsylvania Democrat dismissed the chatter. “It’s not going to happen,” he told Semafor, adding: “I would make a pretty bad Republican.” * During his first campaign four years ago, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “I don’t want or need the support of Tucker Carlson, or anyone else who perpetuates racist, anti-immigrant propaganda.” As he prepares to run for a second term, the indicted incumbent this week sat down with Carlson. * And Vivek Ramaswamy made his departure from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency official this week. The failed Republican presidential candidate is, by all accounts, preparing to launch a gubernatorial candidacy in Ohio.
Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MS NOW political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of "Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past."
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