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 cause was the dumb way of nominating LGs for the ticket, which also resulted in other conflicting pairings, and must be repaired before next year’s gubernatorial election. —

New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025 State elections Virginia Virginia's gubernatorial elections are unique because the Old Dominion is the only state that prevents incumbent governors from seeking immediate reelection. —

Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025 Hochul is facing immense internal pressure from New York Democrats who want to oust her for the 2026 gubernatorial race. —

Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025 State of play: Weiser — a second-term Democrat and the first to announce a bid to succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Jared Polis — has officially launched Colorado's gubernatorial race. —

Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gubernatorial