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Republicans are in control more often than not in state capitols across the country, but Democrats are trying to pull a little closer in elections Tuesday for governor and state legislature.

Among the headliners are closely contested open governor's races in Florida and Georgia, two Deep South states where black candidates would break barriers if they win but face Republicans who are drawing energy from their close alignment with President Donald Trump.

Democrats are hoping enthusiasm among their voters will flip governor's seats in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas as well as traditional battleground...