Voters across 36 states cast ballots in high stakes gubernatorial elections

Published 11h ago · Latest report 5h ago · Election

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Voters in 36 states head to the polls in crucial gubernatorial elections that could shift statehouse control.

Voters across 36 states are heading to the polls to choose governors in midterm elections. Democrats are seeking to capture a majority of statehouses for the first time in 20 years. The races include 19 open governor offices where no incumbent is running.

The populationApproximately 80% of the nation's residents live in the 36 states holding gubernatorial elections.
The controlRepublicans currently hold 26 of the 50 governors' offices nationwide.
The baselineDemocratic governors represented 60% of the United States population heading into the vote.

Why it matters

Gubernatorial elections shape regional policy, economic direction, and implementation of federal laws across the country. Control of statehouses also holds major implications for future legislative redistricting and political influence.

By the numbers4

36states holding gubernatorial elections

80%nation's population living in voting states

19states with open governor offices

26governors' offices held by Republicans

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What outlets agree on

Voters in 36 states are casting ballots in midterm elections to choose governors, with Democrats vying to capture a majority of state offices currently held by Republicans.

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