LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Governor’s races are on the ballot in 36 states this year, and the common thread running through many of them has nothing to do with state policy: It’s President Donald Trump.
Most of the races expected to be competitive in November are in states where Republicans now serve as governor. Trump’s relative unpopularity presents another challenge for Republicans trying to defend those seats.
In Michigan, Trump has supported Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette in his run for governor against the Democrat, former legislative leader Gretchen Whitmer.
That may have helped Schuette in a competitive GOP primary, but it could cost him some support in the general election.
A similar theme is playing out in other states.
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