Democrats try to take majority of governors' offices for first time in two decades
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- PBS NewsHour reports: “All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation's population will elect a governor Tuesday. In 19 states, the office is open. Heading into the elections, Democratic governors represent…”
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