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Newsom Mulls Sparing Lives of All 563 Prisoners on Death Row in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom ramped up talks after a botched execution in Tennessee.

© Max Whittaker for The New York Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom is discussing whether to commute death sentences for 563 inmates and allow them to spend the rest of their lives in prison instead.
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Could Gina Hinojosa Win the Texas Governor’s Race? JB Pritzker Thinks So.

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.

© Christopher Lee for The New York Times

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas, has been seen as a major underdog in her challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, but polls of the race have tightened.
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Steve Hilton’s ‘Just Try It’ Ad on Mail Voting Denounced by Republicans

An online spot for Mr. Hilton, the G.O.P. candidate, is full of sexual innuendo that has befuddled Republicans and Democrats watching the race for governor in California.

© Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times

Steve Hilton at his primary election watch party event in June.
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Newsom, Eager for a Higher Perch, Climbs the Golden Gate Bridge

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California scrambled up a bridge cable before signing a bill at the top of the south tower.

© Josh Haner/The New York Times

Mr. Newsom announced his climb to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday. His ascent on Tuesday seemingly went unnoticed by drivers and tourists below.
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