Democrats secure majority of governorships for first time in decades
The party also flipped key Republican-held states and secured historic firsts, including the nation’s first Black woman governor, analysts said.
- On Tuesday, voters across 36 states cast ballots in gubernatorial elections, with Democrats seeking a majority of governorships for the first time in two decades amid voter discontent over the economy, inflation, and healthcare.
- Heading into the midterms, Republicans held 26 of 50 governors' offices, while Democratic-led states represented 60% of the nation's population, leaving executive control at stake in six 2024 swing states.
- Democrats are prioritizing a dozen competitive races in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio, where incumbents are term-limited, and in Nevada, where Attorney General Aaron Ford challenges Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.
- Historic milestones are on the line as Texas candidate Gina Hinojosa vies to become the first Latina governor, while New Mexico's Deb Haaland hopes to become the first Native American woman to lead a state.
- Election outcomes will influence 2028 presidential election administration, particularly given Trump's interest in expanding federal control over voting requirements, including mail-in ballot restrictions.
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Democrats win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years
Democrats have won the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas and defended competitive races in Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press and Decision Desk […]
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