--- title: "Democrats could win governor majority for first time since 2010" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-06T13:45:55.023Z" source_reported: "2026-10-06T13:32:00.935Z" updated: "2026-10-06T13:45:55.023Z" trust_score: 52 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-06T13:45:19.023123+00:00" --- # Democrats could win governor majority for first time since 2010 *Republicans hold a narrow 26-24 lead in governorships ahead of 36 state elections.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 52 of 100, higher is better. Trust 52: includes named sources and a cited report, but only one original article and no independent outlets. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95: explains significance, quotes experts, provides specific figures, and outlines next steps clearly. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: headline and text are measured with no sensational language or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Democrats could win a majority of governorships nationwide for the first time since 2010. - Republicans currently hold a 26-24 advantage in the number of governorships. - Voters will choose governors in 36 states in November. - Thirteen gubernatorial races are rated as competitive by the Cook Political Report. Republicans are facing increased pressure to defend their control of state governments in the upcoming November midterm elections. This is particularly true for gubernatorial races, where Democrats could potentially win a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years. Currently, the Republican party holds a narrow 26-24 advantage in the number of governorships across the United States. Voters will decide on governors in 36 states this November. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter has identified thirteen of these races as competitive. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the left or centre-rated reports mention the specific number of bills vetoed by Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in Nevada, a detail present in the full report from The Gilmer Mirror. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 71% (5) - Centre: 29% (2) - Right: 0% (0) 0 of 7 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-06T13:45:19.023123+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-06T14:15:07.951Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the potential for Democrats to gain a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010, noting the current 26-24 Republican advantage. They mentioned that 36 states will elect governors in November and that the Cook Political Report rates thirteen races as competitive. Some reports also noted that this shift could lead to more bipartisan compromise or gridlock, and in states like Nevada, a Democratic governor could initiate progressive policymaking. The Gilmer Mirror, which is rated centre but included in this section as a full report, noted that Democratic wins could bring divided government to some reliably conservative states and that the Republican Governors Association stated GOP governors focus on lowering taxes and keeping communities safe, contrasting this with Democratic governors who they claim hurt working families with tax increases. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the core fact that Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010, with Republicans currently holding a 26-24 lead. They stated that voters will choose governors in 36 states and that thirteen races are considered competitive by the Cook Political Report. The Gilmer Mirror, a full report included here, also noted that some competitive races are in divided states like Nevada and Wisconsin, and that Republicans are defending seats in conservative states such as Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio. It also mentioned the Cook Political Report's rating changes in Florida and Texas governor races from Likely Republican to Leans Republican. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 3 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Pennsylvania Capital-Star](https://penncapital-star.com/2026/10/06/repub/democrats-could-win-majority-of-governors-offices-for-first-time-in-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/06/repub/democrats-could-win-majority-of-governors-offices-for-first-time-in-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [The Gilmer Mirror](https://gilmermirror.com/2026/10/06/democrats-could-win-majority-of-governors-offices-for-first-time-in-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [kiowacountypress.net](https://kiowacountypress.net/content/democrats-could-win-majority-governors-offices-first-time-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [New Jersey Monitor](https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/06/repub/democrats-governors-races-election) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [Michigan Advance](https://michiganadvance.com/2026/10/06/repub/democrats-could-win-majority-of-governors-offices-for-first-time-in-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years - [Stateline](https://stateline.org/2026/10/06/democrats-could-win-majority-of-governors-offices-for-first-time-in-16-years) — Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years ## Questions **How many governorships do Republicans currently hold?** Republicans currently hold a 26-24 advantage in the number of governorships across the United States. This means they hold two more governor offices than Democrats. **When was the last time Democrats held a majority of governorships?** The last time Democrats held a majority of governorships was in 2010. If they win a majority in the upcoming elections, it would be the first time in 16 years. **How many states are electing governors in November?** Voters will choose governors in 36 states in November. Of these races, thirteen are considered competitive according to the Cook Political Report. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Democrats could win governor majority for first time since 2010", https://mediabias.news/politics/democrats-could-win-governor-majority-for-first-time-since-2010