Uncertainty reigns in gubernatorial races where anywhere from one to a dozen incumbent governors could be defeated for re-election. With just a few days to go, we’re changing our Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call rating in eight races. Six of the moves are toward Republicans and two significant moves are toward Democrats. Kansas and Alaska move to the pure Tossup category. Alaska (Gov. Sean Parnell, Republican): From Tossup/Tilts Republican to pure Tossup Iowa (Gov. Terry Branstad, Republican): From Republican Favored to Safe Republican Kansas (Gov. Sam Brownback, Republican): From Tossup/Tilts Republican to pure Tossup Maine (Gov. Paul LePage, Republican): From Tossup/Tilts Democratic to pure Tossup Maryland (Open; Gov. Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, cannot seek another consecutive term): From Democrat Favored to Leans Democratic New Hampshire (Gov. Maggie Hassan, Democrat): From Safe Democrat to Democrat Favored New Mexico (Gov. Susana Martinez, Republican): From Republican Favored to Safe Republican South Carolina (Gov. Nikki Haley, Republican): From Leans Republican to Republican Favored You can read more detailed analysis of the races in the Oct. 29 issue of the Rothenberg Political Report ($). Roll Call Election Map: Race Ratings for Every Seat Get breaking news alerts and more from Roll Call in your inbox or on your iPhone.
