Their ranks gravely broken at the national level, Republicans fared better at the state line, but not enough for any consolation prizes. In the 32 states that elected Governors, Republicans picked up four seats, lost seven for sure, with two more still in doubt. Key results:
Arizona: Riding in Senator Barry Goldwater's wake. Republicans turned a predicted loss into an unexpected gain, elected Republican Paul Fannin, 51, over State Attorney General Robert Morrison, whose youthful jail term (for bad checks) got plenty of campaign publicity.
Colorado: By a 2-to-1 majority, Democratic Incumbent Stephen...
To continue reading:
or
Log-In
