5 Governor Seats Most Likely to Flip in 2026
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- Three dozen states are holding gubernatorial elections in November, creating a test in several battleground states President Trump won in 2024
- Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin are identified as key bellwether swing states whose races will gauge national sentiment on the White House, the economy, and the political parties overall
Why it matters: Governor’s races in five states — including bellwethers like Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin that Trump carried in 2024 — will serve as an early referendum on the White House and the economy ahead of the midterms, with two Midwestern states also in play.
