Politics● Low6d ago · Nov 5, 2026, 10:01 AM

75% of Americans could have a Democratic governor

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Data: Axios research; Map: Andrew Pantazi/AxiosDemocrats are on track to take control of a majority of legislative chambers, ending 16 years of Republican dominance over America's statehouses.If current leads hold, 75% of Americans will live in a state with a Democratic governor, and 53% will live in Democratic trifectas.Why it matters: Statehouses are the front line of American federalism, and Tuesday's gains dramatically expand Democrats' power to increase minimum wages, protect abortion access, and set voting rules ahead of 2028 for most Americans.Driving the news: The party is set to flip

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