There are 37 states that will elect governors in November 2010, with a near-even partisan split: The Democrats are defending their hold on 19 of those seats, while Republicans are the defenders in 18 states, including Utah, where there is a special election. State budget problems, greatly exacerbated by the recession, are creating political difficulties for incumbents of both parties.

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