May 7, 2008
Senior Editor Jennifer Duffy sees the potential for no net change to a Democratic gain of one seat among this year's 11 Gubernatorial races.
August 14, 2008
Last week’s primary set the stage for a race that Democrats believe is their best shot at picking up a Republican-held Governor’s office. And while there is ample evidence that their nominee, Attorney General Jay Nixon, starts the general election with an advantage, a declaration of victory might be premature.
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Governors At-A-Glance
A quick look at all Governors races, candidates and statistics. Updated weekly and printable for on-the-run reference. (Archive)
Governors Race Ratings
A top line review of the Governors races' rankings, printable on one page. (Archive)
Governors Polling Data
A selection of reliable public opinion polling on key Governors races across the nation.
DEM |
REP |
Partisan Breakdown |
28 |
22 |
|
Seats up in 2008 |
11 6 5 |
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TOSS UP |
3 |
3 |
TOSS UP |
LEAN D |
1 |
0 |
LEAN R |
LIKELY D |
1 |
1 |
LIKELY R |
SOLID D |
3 |
2 |
SOLID R |
Up in 2009 |
2 2 |
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Up in 2010 |
34 19 15 |
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Up in 2011 |
3 1 2 |
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