2026 midterms: 7 key governor races to watch and where they stand
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Hill reports: “DDHQ's forecast, last updated Oct. 17, has Democrats favored in 20 of the 36 races, with four rated as toss-ups.”
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