As the political tenor in America continues to deteriorate, threats against politicians have increased, some only online and others very much real and in person. This peril was once again evident when a man charged through a security cordon at an event in Washington, D.C. that was attended by President Donald Trump and numerous cabinet officials before being stopped by Secret Service officers.
Running for governor is a huge commitment, but the current political environment means candidates and their families also need to consider their own personal safety when deciding to run.
Here & Now asked leading 2026 candidates whether
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