Republicans are looking to build on their successes in the 2024 election cycle to cinch victories in competitive gubernatorial races next year, hoping to solidify GOP control in key states.

There are only two states with gubernatorial races next November: New Jersey and Virginia. Both parties will have their work cut out for them in each race, but Republicans hope to ride the coattails of their 2024 success — and some missteps from their Democratic counterparts — to carry them across the finish line.