2026 Elections

Blue Leaders in Red States

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   What can we expect if Dems flip the governorships in red states?

Right now, the Democrats have 50/50 odds in Georgia and Ohio, and maybe better than 50/50 in Alaska and Iowa.  Governors are only one branch of state government, which obviously limits their sway.  Still, like Presidents, they have some real maneuvering room.  To  get some sense of the possibilities, I took a look at five states with Republican legislatures and Democratic governors.

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