For those who enjoy their politics wild and unpredictable, 2010 will be a great year. Concerns regarding national issues such as the economy, health care reform and the war in Afghanistan will loom large. But as former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill once said, "All politics is local."
The 2010 election cycle is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in a long time. There will be 37 gubernatorial races and a host of state legislative elections in 2010. These elections will not only impact party control of legislatures, but shape what happens during redistricting after the census.
A close examination of the gubernatorial races finds 15 governors term limited and at least five others who have decided to pursue other offices or chosen not to run. Because traditionally the party that controls the White House tends to lose governorships in the midterm elections, the 20 open races will add to the excitement on election night.
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