The Latest: GOP Gov. Baker re-elected in Massachusetts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's elections for governor and other state offices (all times are Eastern Standard Time):

8:05 p.m.

Republican Charlie Baker has won another term as governor in the traditionally Democratic stronghold of Massachusetts.

Baker defeated Democrat Jay Gonzalez on Tuesday following a campaign in which he touted a strong economy and his role in stabilizing a state budget without broad tax increases. Baker is a moderate Republican who has frequently criticized President Donald Trump.

Polls remain open in numerous other states.

Democrats nationwide are trying to chip away at Republican control in many state capitols. The GOP entered Tuesday's elections holding 33 governor's offices and two-thirds of the state legislative chambers.

The Massachusetts Legislature is dominated by Democrats. But Baker's election to a second, four-year term means Republicans will have a say when congressional and state legislative districts are redrawn after the 2020 Census.

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1:50 p.m.

Democrats are trying to chip away at Republican control in state Capitols during elections for governor and state legislature.

Tuesday's elections feature contests for 36 governors' offices, including headliner races in Florida and Georgia.

In both Deep South states, black candidates would break barriers if they win but face Republicans who are drawing energy from their close alignment with President Donald Trump.

Republicans currently control two-thirds of all legislative chambers and the governor's office in 33 states. That includes 25 states where they hold a trifecta of power, compared with just eight for Democrats.

National Republican and Democratic groups have poured record amounts of money into this year's state elections.