Democrats notch historic wins in Texas, Georgia governor races

Democrats have made historic gains in governor races, winning in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Three candidates made history, including Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman elected governor, and Gina Hinojosa, the first Latina governor in Texas.

Democrats are on track for big gains, with a number of other races still too early to call. If they manage a net gain of at least two seats, they will lead a majority of states for the first time since 2010. President Donald Trump's unpopularity and cost of living were top concerns for voters.

Key issues in the elections included water rights, data centers, cancer rates, and education. Democrats won in states with historically conservative strongholds, including Texas and Georgia, with candidates like Hinojosa and Bottoms making history with their victories.