Democrats secure majority of governorships for first time in decades
Democrats will control 28 governorships after flipping Texas, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio, marking their strongest state-level showing in nearly two decades.
- 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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In a Switch, Most Governors Will Be Democrats
In addition to their other victories on Tuesday, Democrats sweated off a gubernatorial map makeover that would have seen far-fetched a defeat ago. The party captured five governor's mansions in states won by President Trump in 2024, lifting Democrats to 29 governances and, for the first time in a generation,...
Democrats win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years • Rhode Island Current
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 […]
Democrats Win the Majority of Governorships and Flip State Chambers
Last night, America watched as the Democratic Party clinched national victories and gained control of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. But while headlines focused on federal results, control of state power shifted in the background. Here are the most consequential wins Democrats took home on the state level. Arizona Incumbent Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs defended her seat against Republican challenger Andy Biggs. Thou…
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