Democrats favored in 19 of 36 governor races, Wisconsin race closely watched

Photo: Luca Nardone / Pexels Decision Desk HQ has updated its forecast for the upcoming gubernatorial races, indicating that Democrats are favored in 19 out of 36 contests. This update also suggests that three states may flip from Republican to Democrat control. The forecast could have implications for the Wisconsin governor race, where Democratic candidate David Crowley is looking to build momentum. Currently, markets show the probability of a Democratic win in Wisconsin at 83.5%, a slight decrease from previous figures. Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive, faces Republican Tom Tiffany, a U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th district, in a closely watched race. Key Takeaways Decision Desk HQ’s forecast update appears to support Democratic momentum, suggesting Democrats are favored in over half of the governor races. Market pricing for the Wisconsin governor race indicates an 83.5% probability of a Democratic win, reflecting a minor decrease from previous estimates. The forecast’s indication of potential state flips from Republican to Democrat may influence perceptions of party momentum in Wisconsin. What to Watch Observers should monitor further developments in the Wisconsi...