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Five battleground governor's races for 2026

The Cook Political Report identifies five out of 36 gubernatorial races in 2026 as toss-ups with significant chances for either party to win.
Katie Hobbs has emphasized affordability in her campaign, highlighting her achievement in reducing budget deficits and providing tax cuts to middle-class families.
In Michigan, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, leading to a diverse field of candidates competing to succeed her.
Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is campaigning for a second term in Nevada, while Democrats aim to leverage recent U.S. Senate wins to gain the governorship in Georgia.

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