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Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24…

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Political polarization is spiking in local communities ahead of the midterms, survey findsCost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.

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Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late moneyRepublicans have made more than $700 million of new advertising bookings in congressional races since Sept. 1, with the Trump-aligned super PAC pouring in funds.

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LIZ PEEK: Democrats dream of a blue wave, but voters may have other ideasSusan Collins leads in Maine senate race polls as Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny in Michigan over past remarks on police and ties to Hasan Piker.

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Latino group bets on bilingual AI to cut voter confusion before the midtermsA national Latino civic engagement group is turning to an AI app to help voters cut through an increasingly complicated election system — in English or Spanish. Why it matters: Nearly 39 million Hispanics can vote in this year's midterms, and their political loyalties are increasingly up for grabs. Hispanics have added 5.25 million eligible voters since…

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Scoop: Gun safety groups jump into midterms with $10 million assist for DemocratsEverytown for Gun Safety , a group that advocates for stricter gun laws, is teaming up with House Democrats on a $10 million ad campaign to boost former gun safety advocates now running for Congress, Axios has learned. Why it matters: That's a significant sum at a moment when Democrats are raising alarm bells about being outgunned financially in the…

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Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - Fri, 09 Oct 2026 PSTAs the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments.

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We Will Investigate Trump's Corruption if Dems Win MidtermsOn Monday, on MS NOW's "The Last Word," Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) said that if Democrats win the majority in the midterm elections, they will investigate President Donald Trump. | Clips

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