Governors overviews

Jennifer Duffy, Senior Editor (U.S. Senate & Governors)

GOVERNORS: Democrats Score a Net Gain of One

November 5, 2008

In an election night full of surprises, large and small, the outcome of the 11 gubernatorial contests brought a welcome dose of predictability. There were no surprises as all 11 contests fell right where we expected them to. Read on

GOVERNORS: The State of Play 7 Days Out

October 28, 2008

The fate of the 11 gubernatorial contests on next week’s ballot is largely decided. Barring unforeseen events, this is our last look at these races before Tuesday.

The Republicans

Of the five seats on the ballot currently held by Republicans, Govs. John Hoeven in North Dakota and Jon Huntsman in Utah are shoo-ins for re-election. Read on

GOVERNORS: The State of Play 19 Days Out

October 16, 2008

Between the presidential contest, and Democrats’ push for 60 seats in the Senate and to expand their majority in the House, little attention is being paid to the 11 gubernatorial contests on the ballot this year. While the outcome is not in any doubt in six of them, the other five are proving interesting, even if they are not all nail-biters. Read on