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MON 05 OCT 2026
Election 2026SUN., OCT. 4, 2026 • LATEST REPORT

Democrats lead
4 GOP-held
governor races

New York Times/Siena polls show Democrats ahead in Iowa, Ohio, Texas and Alaska one month before Election Day, while the Republican leads in Kansas.

Video thumbnail: Democrats Lead Governor Races in Four Republican-Held States, Polls Show 3:15
4GOP-held states with Democrats ahead
+4Republican lead in Kansas
40%Trump approval, five states

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