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Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

  • Democrats win historic gubernatorial races in Texas, Georgia, Ohio.
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor of Georgia.
  • Gina Hinojosa makes history as Texas' first Latina governor.

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