Democrats secure historic victories in key US governor races

The Democratic Party is hoping to capture a majority of governor offices across the United States following victories in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Iowa, the Guardian reported on November 4, 2026. State representative Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Greg Abbott in Texas. According to the Guardian, Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas and the state's first Democratic governor in 30 years. [1]

The Guardian also reported that Keisha Lance Bottoms won the gubernatorial election in Georgia. Her victory makes her the first Black female governor in the history of the United States. [1]

In Iowa, Democrat Rob Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn to win the state's governorship, as FTMQ News reported earlier. Sand became the first Democratic governor elected in Iowa in 20 years, with the Associated Press calling the race at 11:14 p.m. [3]

Amy Acton won the governor race in Ohio, as FTMQ News reported earlier. Her election ended a 20-year streak of Republican control in the state. [3]