Voters set record for female governors; outlets differ on the count
NBC News and ABC News both report a record number of female governors elected, but they give different totals: 15 states and 17 states.
A record number of women were elected governor, according to NBC News and ABC News. The two outlets disagree on how many states that covers.
NBC News reports voters in 15 states elected female governors. ABC News reports 17 states.
ABC News says women will serve as governor for the first time in states including Tennessee and Georgia.
NBC News also reports that Democrats made sweeping gains in races up and down the ballot.
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- NBC NewsRecord number of female governors electedWed, Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST
- ABC NewsVoters elect female governors in 17 states, setting new recordWed, Nov 4, 1:47 PM EST
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