State by State Election Coverage

Five states held elections for insurance commissioner, and another six selected governors who will appoint insurance commissioners.

In the commissioner races, the Democrats took the lead. After six terms and 24 years in office, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long has opted to step down, and Democrat Wayne Goodwin looks to succeed him. In Delaware, Democrat Karen Stewart beat Republican John Brady to fill the seat vacated by Insurance Commissioner Matthew Denn. In Washington, Democratic Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler defeated challenger John Adams. Democrat Monica Lindeen took the lead in the Montana state auditor race, but the North Dakota commissioner race remained too close to call.

On The Campaign Trail: Road to November 4

* States with Ballot Issues     Incumbent     Winner   Audio Interview  

(D) Democrat, (R) Republican

State	Office	Candidates Votes
Delaware	Insurance Commissioner	John Brady  (R)    156,438 Karen Stewart  (D)    217,070
Indiana	Governor	Mitch Daniels  (R)    986,880 Jill  Thompson  (D)    580,147
Missouri	Governor	Kenny Hulshof  (R)    1,133,779 Jay Nixon  (D)    1,675,270
Montana	State Auditor	Duane Grimes  (R)    213,484 Monica Lindeen  (D)    244,810
New Hampshire	Governor	Joe Kenney  (R)    175,877 John Lynch  (D)    444,851
North Carolina	Insurance Commissioner	John Odom  (R)    1,797,644 Wayne Goodwin  (D)    2,074,698
North Dakota  *	Insurance Commissioner	Adam Hamm  (R)    150,710 Jasper Schneider  (D)    148,929
Utah	Governor	Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.  (R)    682,409 Bob Springmeyer  (D)    172,646
Vermont	Governor	Jim Douglas  (R)    143,733 Gaye Symington  (D)    56,472
Washington	Insurance Commissioner	John Adams  (R)    584,503 Mike Kreidler  (D)    913,278
West Virginia	Governor	Russ Weeks  (R)    180,249 Joe Manchin  (D)    488,547