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Democratic Governors See Momentum Ahead of 2026 Midterms

12/8/2025

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At the Democratic Governors Association holiday meeting in Phoenix, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and other governors expressed renewed confidence.
Beshear predicted an expansion of their 23 governorships and a majority for the first time in 16 years.
The event was attended by over 700 lobbyists and donors.
They described momentum to reclaim power ahead of the 2026 midterms.
They acknowledged ongoing challenges from last year.

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Story summary

At the Democratic Governors Association holiday meeting in Phoenix, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and other governors expressed renewed confidence.
Beshear predicted an expansion of their 23 governorships and a majority for the first time in 16 years.
The event was attended by over 700 lobbyists and donors.
They described momentum to reclaim power ahead of the 2026 midterms.
They acknowledged ongoing challenges from last year.