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Morning Digest, sponsored by Civitech: A trio of governors could face tough opposition from their own party

The 2026 elections are barely over, but the 2028 cycle is already getting underway

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David Nir and Jeff Singer
Nov 13, 2026
Republican Jim Justice could regain West Virginia’s governorship by challenging his successor. (Credit: Jim Justice Facebook)

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Three governors who are up for reelection in 2028—Republican Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia, Republican Mike Braun of Indiana, and Democrat Bob Ferguson of Washington—have already learned they c…

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