Update On The 2014 Gubernatorial Races

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker attends a news briefing during the Republican Governors Association's quarterly meeting on May 21, 2014 in New York City. Appearing with Walker was South Carolina Gov. Nikki R. Haley.  - (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker attends a news briefing during the Republican Governors Association's quarterly meeting on May 21, 2014 in New York City. Appearing with Walker was South Carolina Gov. Nikki R. Haley.

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Update On The 2014 Gubernatorial Races

Voters in 36 states cast ballots for governor in two weeks. Eleven incumbents find themselves in extremely tight races. Why so many sitting governors are in jeopardy and what party swaps at the top could mean for state politics.

On Election Day two weeks from now, voters in 36 states will go to the polls to choose their next governor. Of these contest, 28 include incumbents seeking another term. Somewhat striking in this election cycle is the fact that this time around many incumbents find themselves in highly competitive races. Some say voters are transferring frustration with Washington to candidates closer to home. Join us to discuss the 2014 gubernatorial races, why so many are so close what a party swap at the top could mean for state and national politics.

Guests

Stuart Rothenberg

editor and publisher of the Rothenberg Political Report and a twice-a-week columnist for Roll Call.

Larry Sabato

founder and director, University of Virginia Center for Politics and author of "The Kennedy Half-Century" (2013).

Jennifer Duffy

senior editor of the Cook Political Report.

Alan Greenblatt

writer, Governing Magazine

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