Democrats gain governorships in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Nevada
Gina Hinojosa becomes the first Latina elected governor of Texas as Democrats win statewide in the state for the first time in decades.
Democrats gained at least five governorships from Republicans in Tuesday's elections, according to results compiled on Wednesday.
Results trackers listed Democratic gains in Georgia (Keisha Lance Bottoms), Iowa (Rob Sand), Nevada (Aaron Ford), Ohio (Amy Acton) and Texas (Gina Hinojosa). Thirty-six governorships were on the ballot; 33 had been called by Wednesday morning.
The BBC reported that Hinojosa became the first Latina elected governor of Texas, and that her win and James Talarico's Senate victory ended a run of statewide Democratic defeats in Texas lasting almost two generations.
Al Jazeera noted voters in 36 states elected governors alongside state legislators and local officials, and that some results may not be known until later in the week.
Sources: BBC; Al Jazeera; Polling Desk.
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