Definition

Noun: A competitive election process in which candidates campaign to be elected as the head of the executive branch of a U.S. state, known as the governor.

Usage

The term "governor's race" specifically refers to the electoral contest for the office of governor. It describes the period of campaigning, voting, and final outcome to determine who will hold the governorship.

Examples

• The governor's race in Texas is attracting national attention this year.
• She decided to enter the governor's race after serving as mayor for eight years.
• Funding is a critical factor in any competitive governor's race.

Advanced Usage

• "A tight/hotly contested governor's race": Used to describe an election where the competing candidates are very close in polls or support.
  • The state is expecting a tight governor's race this November.
• "To win/lose the governor's race": Refers to the outcome of the election.
  • Despite a strong campaign, he lost the governor's race by a narrow margin.

Variants and Related Words

• Gubernatorial election: A more formal synonym for "governor's race."
• Governorship: The office or term of a governor.
• Gubernatorial: (Adjective) Of or relating to a governor.
  • The gubernatorial candidate held a rally downtown.

Synonyms

• Gubernatorial election
• Gubernatorial contest
• Race for governor

Related Phrases

• "On the campaign trail for the governor's race": Actively traveling and campaigning for the election.
  • The candidate has been on the campaign trail for the governor's race for over a year.
• "An issue in the governor's race": A topic that is central to the election debate.
  • Education funding became a major issue in the governor's race.

Noun

1. a race for election to the governorship