Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

Democrats aimed to win a majority of governorships in the midterm elections, citing voter concerns about the economy, inflation, healthcare, and democracy. They succeeded in flipping four governorships in states that had previously voted for President Trump. Democrats now serve as governors in at least 28 states, giving them a majority of governorships for the first time in decades.

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How each side is putting it

Left

9 sources
Arizona Capitol TimesLean Left· 1d ago

Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships

QuartzLean Left· 1d ago

5 governor's races flipped to Democrats in 2026, all in states Trump won

NOTUSLean Left· 1d ago

Democrats Do the Unexpected: Capture a Majority of Governorships

CT MirrorLean Left· 1d ago

Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years

NBC NewsLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Democrats flip four governorships, extending the party’s inroads into red states

Center

7 sources

Democrats have a majority of governors. That could have political ripple effects.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Democrats flip four governorships, extending the party's inroads into red states

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, WFMZ Allentown, +3 more

Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 1d ago

Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

The OregonianCenter· 1d ago

Democrats press to win a majority of governors’ offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

MLiveCenter· 1d ago

Democrats press to win a majority of governors’ offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

WCBD News 2Center· 2d ago

Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

Right

5 sources
The Daily CallerRight· 1d ago

Democrats Flip Five Governorships In Election Night Bloodbath… So Far

Washington ExaminerRight· 1d ago

Democrats gain five governorships: What to know

Fox NewsRight· 1d ago

Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift

AL.comLean Right· 1d ago· ran in 9 outlets

Democrats press to win a majority of governors’ offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

Just the NewsLean Right· 1d ago

Democrats now have majority of governor seats, first time in 16 years

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

1 article
The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Democrats aim to sweep most US governor elections after wins in key states

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Nov 3Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump
  2. Nov 4Democrats flip four governorships, extending the party's inroads into red states
  3. Nov 4Democrats have a majority of governors. That could have political ripple effects.

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