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Democrats are defending five governorships in states Trump won in 2024, Republicans are defending two in states Harris won

Welcome to the next installment of our series previewing the Nov. 3 elections by office. Next up: Governors. Thirty-six states are holding gubernatorial elections this year. Of the governorships on the ballot, Democrats and Republicans each hold 18. Democrats are defending five governorships in states President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024 presidential…

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Ballotpedia News· Oct 14, 9:10 PMDemocrats are defending five governorships in states Trump won in 2024, Republicans are defending two in states Harris won

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