Democrats flip four Republican governorships in Texas, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio

Democrats scored major victories in US gubernatorial elections, winning at least 28 of 50 governorships compared to 20 for Republicans, including upsets in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas, Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio. Final results are pending in Kansas and Alaska. The wins mark historic firsts, including Keisha Lance Bottoms as the first Black female governor in US history, Gina Hinojosa as Texas's first Hispanic governor, and Deb Haaland as the first Native American woman to lead a state. In Ohio, Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who was backed by Donald Trump. Democrats reclaimed governorships in Texas after nearly 32 years, Georgia after 24, and Iowa and Ohio after 16. The elections covered 36 of 50 states, with governors influencing education, healthcare, and safety policies.