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After stunning wins, Democrats will hold the majority of governorships nationwide

NPR | By Anya van Wagtendonk
Published November 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM EST

Democrats will be replacing Republican governors in a number of states after Tuesday's election and will hold the majority of governorships nationwide for the first time since 2010.

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