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Just two years ago, in a similar off-year election, Democrats held the governorship in Kentucky, when Andy Beshear won a second term.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025

Four states hold off-year elections on November 4, including New York, where a dramatic mayoral race will determine who runs the country's most populous city.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025

Presidential elections historically draw a far greater turnout than off-year elections, and 2024 is bound to be no different.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024

Unlike most states, Wisconsin has off-year general elections, with much lower turnout than in midterms.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

Every President in the off-year election urges the election of a Congress of his own party.

From Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements by Frank B. Lord


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