Decision Desk HQ Forecasts Democratic Gains in 2026 Governor Races
Decision Desk HQ's forecast, updated in mid-October 2026, has Democrats favored in about 20 of the 36 gubernatorial races on the November ballot, with several toss-ups and possible flips of Republican-held seats in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Georgia.
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