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In the shadow of Jan. 6, every interview with a Republican official has become an exercise in futility.

Former Gov. Jeff Colyer picked up a key endorsement Monday in his bid to reclaim the governorship, earning the backing of U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, as he launched a full-throated appeal as the "only conservative" in the nascent race. It comes as Colyer formally announced his gubernatorial bid at the Capitol Plaza Hotel — a race he already effectively entered when he announced the beginnings of a campaign apparatus in February. Marshall's endorsement could be a key asset in winning over conservative voters, especially proponents of former President Donald Trump. And it helps Colyer burnish ...

Doubling down on local opinion journalism, McClatchy will create community advisory boards for every opinion team The community members will join internal meetings, participate in interviews for candidate endorsements, and recommend topics for editorials and contributed opinion pieces. By Sarah Scire@SarahScire March 16, 2021, 12:36 p.m. March 16, 2021, 12:36 p.m. In recent years, opinion editors at McClatchy have looked for ways to increase the diversity of voices in their sections. Soliciting op-eds from the community and recruiting new columnists can help, but the process can feel, to s...

AP Photo/John Bazemore In the next two years, 38 states will hold elections for governor. Two of those states — Virginia and New Jersey — will elect a governor in 2021. The overriding theme of these elections will be a “return to normalcy.” With the pandemic fading as an issue, America will try to get back to work and resume their lives following the lockdowns and restrictions of the past year. There isn’t likely to be a nationwide issue that roils the campaigns. Races should be decided on likability and favorability — just as they’ve always been. But Republicans will probably b...

2022 Gubernatorial Races: A Baseline A Commentary By J. Miles Coleman Thursday, March 11, 2021 KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — 38 states will see gubernatorial races over the next two years; Democrats currently hold 18 of the seats that will be contested while the GOP holds 20. — Maryland, where popular Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) is term-limited, will be hard for Republicans to hold. With a Leans Democratic rating, the Crystal Ball expects a Democrat to flip the seat. Sign up: Free daily newsletter Sign up! — We’re starting the cycle off with five Toss-ups: Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Penn...