Episode 25: Governor Elections Galore, with Lou Jacobson of the Almanac of American Politics

Decision Desk HQ Podcast · Apr 9, 2026 · 1h

Gubernatorial elections are a major feature of the 2026 electoral landscape. All told, 36 states choose governors in midterms, making it the main decision point for state executives around the country. To go through some of the most competitive gubernatorial contests, Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley welcomed Lou Jacobson to the podcast. Lou is the chief correspondent for PolitiFact and is the chief author for the 2026 Almanac of American Politics. He’s covered politics and elections for many years, and currently writes all about these subjects on the the Almanac of American Politics…