Democrats win governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans

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Details: Written by PBS News; Category: Election Results; Published: 04 November 2026; Created: 04 November 2026; Last Updated: 04 November 2026

Democrats win governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans

The wins delivered a majority of governorships to Democrats for the first time in two decades, allowing them to put up a stronger defense against Trump's second-term agenda.

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By: Marc Levy, Associated Press

Posted: 2026-11-04 12:51:32

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