The 2026 race for lieutenant governor could depend on local relationships.
Upcoming Lieutenant Governor Race in Alabama As highlighted last week, the upcoming race for Lieutenant Governor is shaping up to be quite competitive. It features two well-known officials vying for another constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Secretary of Agriculture Rick Pate are the main candidates in this tight contest. Honestly, it’s really […]
The 2026 race for lieutenant governor is expected to be exciting.
Lieutenant Governor Race Heats Up in Election Year This year’s election is particularly exciting, especially the race for lieutenant governor. In the past, this position held significant power. Between the 1950s and the 1990s, the lieutenant governor controlled the state Senate for almost 50 years. The state’s Constitution allows the Capitol and the state Senate […]
Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate declares candidacy for Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor in 2026
Alabama’s Agricultural Industry Commissioner Rick Pate has declared his intention to run for lieutenant governor in the upcoming 2026 election. Initially, Pate had plans to enter the gubernatorial race this cycle. However, after a discussion with Governor Kay Ivey, he decided against it. He mentioned that his decision was influenced by his close friendship with […]
Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
A Palmdale Station aide this week announced that he will challenge Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna in the first round of elections and become the first opposition candidate in a race that has been more than a year away. At the campaign kickoff event in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, Oscar Martinez Inter-S promised to […]
Legendary Buckeyes Coach Jim Tressel Confirmed As Ohio Lieutenant Governor
From winning the National Championship to serving the people of Ohio… Jim Tressel can do it all. The legendary head football coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes is now the state’s lieutenant governor. Tressel was confirmed Wednesday by both the Ohio home and the Senate, 2 days After Gov. Mike DeWine, he was chosen to […]
Tubbs, Ma and Bradford join 2026 California lieutenant governor race
Sacramento — California's highest office is more than two years away, but the campaign is already underway for lieutenant governor, a low-profile and low-power position that has nevertheless been the launch pad for successful runs for two California governors. Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor on Wednesday, joining the race […]
Civil War-Era Letter Shows Confederate Lieutenant Lamenting His Brother’s Condition Of ‘Chronic Masturbation‘
An 1864 Civil War-era letter recently sold at auction was about a Confederate lieutenant lamenting his brother’s masturbation addiction. Lieutenant William Dandridge Pitts wrote to the Military Times Watch Post in a letter to the director of the “Western Madmen’s Asylum,” which housed his brother Charles, who had been discharged from the Confederate Army with […]
San Luis picks lieutenant to fill in as police chief
YUMA, Arizona (AP) — The bordering city of San Luis has appointed a temporary police chief until a permanent pick is found. Yuma Sun report Friday, Lieutenant Miguel Alvarez does the job. Alvarez, 43, has been with the San Luis Police Department for 18 years. He is also a Criminal Justice Lecturer at Western College […]