Sunday, April 17, 2016

The Top 5 Governors Races In 2016

The Top 5 Governors Races In 2016

April 17, 2016 The Top 5 Governors Races In 2016 , 0 Comments


By Washington Post, April 15, 2016 

With every day this unpredictable presidential race careens out of control for Republicans, Democrats predict their chances to grab unexpected victories in the House and Senate — and maybe control of both chambers — get better and better. But when it comes to governors' races, Democrats are playing defense this year. They hold eight of the 12 contested seats this year, and five of their governors are retiring or stepping down, putting at least three Democratic-controlled seats in play for Republicans. That means Republicans have a chance to add to their already cushy majority. Republicans currently dominate the governors' mansions, controlling 31 of the 50. A few vulnerable GOP incumbents aside, if Republicans can win just one of the contested open seats, they will match their post-World War II record of controlling 32 governors' mansions. (Democrats are looking forward to the 2018 map, where Republicans will be defending 12 seats in states Obama won twice.) But some Republicans on this list haven't helped their cases after stepping into national controversy by signing religious freedom or bathroom bills that have stirred up the ire not only of Democrats but also of the business community. Enough chatter; here are the top five governors' races. They're listed in order of least likely to most likely to flip parties in November, with No. 1 being tops. To the line!

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