Democrats win historic governor races in Texas and Georgia

Democrats won historic gubernatorial victories in Texas and Georgia, according to US media projections, also capturing Ohio, Iowa, and Wisconsin. These wins could give the party control of a majority of state governments if they gain at least two seats net in the 36 races. In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in US history. In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, becoming the state's first Latina governor, despite Abbott outspending her nearly eightfold. Democrat Deb Haaland of New Mexico also became the first Native American woman elected governor. The elections included 36 gubernatorial races, with Democrats potentially controlling over half of state governments for the first time since 2010. Other key races saw Democrats win in Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Michigan, while Nevada remained too close to call.