Republicans Hold Their Edge in State-Level Politics

Governing: Republicans have dominated state politics for the past decade, holding a majority of governors and legislative chambers. In the first election of this decade, their success story continues.

As expected, all nine incumbent governors seeking reelection won their races, including six Republicans.

In Montana, GOP Congressman Greg Gianforte defeated Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney. Gov. Steve Bullock was term-limited and ran for Senate. Montana had been held by Democrats for 16 years. Republicans now hold 27 governorships, compared to 23 for Democrats.

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