State by state: Overview of 2014 governor races shows Democratic tilt
State by state: Overview of 2014 governor races shows Democratic tilt
by Mark Z. Barabak at the LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-2014-governors-races-overview-20140728-story.html#page=1
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Four years ago, Republicans had a smashing campaign season, seizing control of the House and piling up victories in Senate and gubernatorial races from sea to shining sea. Some of those swept into office were buoyed by the tea party-fueled wave.
Four years later, many governors now have to defend their seats under less favorable conditions.
That, succinctly, explains the dynamic in this years gubernatorial contests, which is more broadly discussed in this article focused on Republican Gov. Sam Brownbacks struggle in deeply red Kansas.
Of the 36 governors races on the ballot this November, 22 are for seats held by Republicans and 14 by Democrats, numbers that work in the Democrats favor in contrast to their struggle in House and Senate races.
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