In our first ranking, there's nowhere for Democrats to go but up. :
Analysis Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events When it comes to gubernatorial races, Republicans say they're a victim of their own success from two great election cycles in a row. Going into 2018, Republicans control a near-record high of 33 governor's mansions, including a number in blue and swing states. Democrats, meanwhile, hold a near-record low. And Democrats will have a lot of opportunities to chip away at their deficit.