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GOP hold on Florida and Texas governors’ races weakens, nonpartisan analyst says

Washington Post Politics·October 1, 2026·1 min read

The Cook Political Report shifted Florida's and Texas's governors' races from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican," citing President Donald Trump's poor ratings as a contributing factor. The nonpartisan analyst's downgrade signals a weakened GOP hold in both states ahead of the 2026 elections, reflecting broader political headwinds for the party.

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