In case you missed it, The Atlantic's Edward-Isaac Dovere highlighted Democrats' chances to flip governors' seats on Tuesday. Democratic governors will be able to protect health care, invest in roads, and unrig the map for 2021 redistricting.
Democrats are favored to pick up gubernatorial seats in Illinois and Michigan, with gains possible in Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Whatever happens on Tuesday, there's not much Democrats can do to assume control in Washington. They're running as a check on Donald Trump's presidency, playing defense, positioning themselves for the long term, at best. Take the House, and even the Senate, and it's still about playing to a stalemate.