Votes were being counted in governors races across 36 states on Tuesday's midterm elections, with polls closed in more than a dozen states including Texas, Ohio and Florida. Three Democratic governors seeking possible 2028 presidential runs won reelection.
Where
Statewide
When
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Rob SandDemocratic gubernatorial candidate in Iowa
Wes MooreDemocratic governor of Maryland
JB PritzkerDemocratic governor of Illinois
Josh ShapiroDemocratic governor of Pennsylvania
Meghan Meehan-DraperExecutive director of the Democratic Governors Association
President Donald TrumpU.S. President
The facts
Polls were closed in more than a dozen states including Texas, Ohio and Florida.12Stated by 2 sources
36 states home to about 80% of U.S. population were electing a governor Tuesday.12Stated by 2 sources
In 19 states, the governor's office was open going into the elections.12Stated by 2 sources
Democratic governors represented 60% of U.S. population heading into elections; Republicans held 26 of 50 governors' offices.12Stated by 2 sources
Wes Moore, JB Pritzker and Josh Shapiro won reelection in their gubernatorial races.12Stated by 2 sources
Democrats last gained a majority of governorships in 2006, flipping six offices in midterms under second-term Republican president.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Democratic Governors Association executive director Meghan Meehan-Draper Democratic goal is majority of states, not just majority of population.12
Democrats Hoping to take majority of executive offices for first time in two decades.12
Democrats Riding wave of voter discontent over economy, inflation, healthcare and democracy.12
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As polls closed at 7 p.m. on November 3, early voting and Election Day results in the Texas lieutenant governor race showed Democrat Vikki Goodwin leading Republican Dan Patrick. Across Texas, with 6% of precincts reporting, Goodwin had 53% and Patrick had 45% of the early vote.
Vikki Goodwin, Democratic state representative from Austin, candidate for lieutenant governor; Dan Patrick, Republican incumbent lieutenant governor from Houston, seeking fourth term; Anthony Cristo, Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor and 1 more
Early voting results in the Williamson County judge race show Democrat Heather Jefts ahead of Republican incumbent Steve Snell. Jefts received 56.77% of early votes while Snell received 43.23%.
Heather Jefts, Democratic candidate for Williamson County Judge; Steve Snell, Republican incumbent candidate for Williamson County Judge; Harmon Rhea, Democratic candidate for Precinct 4 commissioner and 5 more
Mark Keough, Republican incumbent, won the Montgomery County judge race. He defeated Democrat James Graf. Keough served as county judge since 2019 and sought a third term.
Mark Keough, Republican incumbent Montgomery County judge candidate; former state representative; James Graf, Democrat Montgomery County judge candidate; business and finance professional
Voters in Texas' 28th Congressional District voted on November 3 to choose their U.S. House representative. Democrat Henry Cuellar, the incumbent since 2005, faced challenger Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge since 2015, and Green Party candidate Marlon Duran.
Henry Cuellar, incumbent U.S. Representative (Democrat), representing district since 2005; Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge, challenger; Marlon Duran, candidate (Green Party)
Polls closed in multiple states on Election Day for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats won Senate races in North Carolina and New Hampshire and the Georgia gubernatorial race. Two Florida Democratic House members won reelection in districts redrawn in Republicans' favor.
Roy Cooper, Democratic candidate who defeated Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race; Michael Whatley, Republican candidate defeated in North Carolina Senate race; Chris Pappas, Democratic candidate who defeated John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race and 8 more
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong faced a challenge from Dexter McCoy in a county judge race on Election Day. McCoy stated he would accept the race results.
Daniel Wong, Interim Fort Bend County Judge; Dexter McCoy, Candidate for Fort Bend County Judge
Montserrat Garibay and Arshia Papari are running for the Texas House District 49 seat vacated by gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa. Garibay, the Democratic nominee who won the primary with 61% of the vote, has raised about $540,000. Papari, running on the Green Party ticket, had raised $4,600 as of October 31. There is no Republican candidate in the race.
$about $540,000 for campaign funds raised
Montserrat Garibay, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 49; Arshia Papari, Green Party candidate for Texas House District 49; Gina Hinojosa, Texas gubernatorial candidate whose House seat is being vacated and 1 more
Several closely watched legislative races across North Texas could reshape the balance of power in the state legislature. These include Senate District 9, where Democrat Taylor Rehmet is defending his seat against Republican Leigh Wambsganss, and Republican-held House seats in Dallas County represented by Morgan Meyer and Angie Chen Button.
Taylor Rehmet, Democrat defending Texas Senate District 9 seat; Leigh Wambsganss, Republican candidate in Texas Senate District 9; Morgan Meyer, Republican representative in Texas House and 2 more