Congressional veterans may fill more governor mansions by 2027
Currently 14 governors have prior service in Congress, but that figure could rise to 20 after the November elections. Six states and one territory have candidates with congressional experience on the ballot, including competitive races in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Several incumbents and former lawmakers are favored in their gubernatorial contests, potentially expanding the congressional alumni presence in statehouses.
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