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Why governors’ races are important in the 2026 US midterms
Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.
Al Jazeera•
Much of the attention ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections has fallen on the battle for control of the United States Congress.
But key state-level races are also unfolding, with far-reaching consequences for the country’s future.
This year, 36 US states will vote for their next governor, the most powerful elected official in state government.
One example came after former US President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare policy, the Affordable Care Act, passed the US Congress in 2010.