Republicans could gain four gubernatorial seats this year , crossing the 30-seat mark nationally . Republican gains could help the Democrats fight federal initiatives like health care reform . Jon Huntsman resigned to become U.S . Races in Washington and North Carolina could elect Republican governors for the first time since the 1980s .
Republicans could gain four gubernatorial seats this year , crossing the 30-seat mark nationally . Republican gains could help the Democrats fight federal initiatives like health care reform . Races in Washington and North Carolina could elect Republican governors for the first time since the 1980s .