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Midterm Election Key Governor Races to Watch

Updated 2026-10-21 13:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Several key governor races are being closely watched ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats favored in 20 out of 36 races and four rated as toss-ups.

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2026 midterms: 7 key governor races to watch and where they stand

DDHQ's forecast, last updated Oct. 17, has Democrats favored in 20 of the 36 races, with four rated as toss-ups.

2026-10-21 12:41 UTC