2026 governor races and redistricting intensify state-power fight

Competitive governor contests in Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Oregon are being shaped by affordability, taxes, homelessness, transportation, housing, Trump’s influence, and candidate quality. Reported Oregon polling gives Republican Christine Drazan a narrow lead over Gov. Tina Kotek despite a major fundraising gap, while Wisconsin redistricting is producing a partisan fight over urban and rural representation; claims of broader GOP weakening remain unverified.