Republicans Win Most Governorships, Sweep Midwest
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Republicans won governorships from Democrats in Michigan, Pennsylvania and at least nine other states, capitalizing on economic discontent to take a majority of U.S. statehouses.
The party won Midwestern presidential battlegrounds held by Democrats, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Ohio, with promises to reduce spending and stoke the economy. With results still pending in three states, Republicans emerged from the 37 races yesterday to hold at least 29 offices, regaining the dominance they lost four years ago.