Governor Races Shift Toward Democrats in States Trump Won by Double Digits
Summary
The Cook Political Report moved the Kansas governor’s race from lean Republican to a toss-up and the Nebraska race from likely Republican to lean Republican, citing factors including polling and third-party candidates. The changes came one week before the midterm elections; Cook said Democrats could gain two to four governorships.Key Facts
- Donald Trump won Kansas in 2024 with 57.2% of the vote and Nebraska with 59.3%.
- Republican Ty Masterson is running against Democrat Cindy Holscher in Kansas.
- Cook cited the competitive Kansas Senate race and internal polling from Holscher as factors in its rating change.
- Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is running against Democrat Lynne Walz in Nebraska.
- Cook cited internal polling and third-party candidates Rick Beard and Brett Lindstrom among factors in its Nebraska rating change.
- Masterson and Pillen have led in a majority of recent polls, according to the article.
- Thirty-six governor’s offices are on the ballot, and the parties currently hold 18 each.
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