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Photos: A New Crop Of Governors Poised For Change
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— Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Republican Tom Corbett (center) and his wife, Susan (right), celebrate with Lt. Gov.-elect Jim Cawley (left) after defeating Democrat Dan Onorato.
Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Republican Tom Corbett (center) and his wife, Susan (right), celebrate with Lt. Gov.-elect Jim Cawley (left) after defeating Democrat Dan Onorato.
Gene J. Puskar / AP
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— Oklahoma governor-elect Mary Fallin will become the state's first female governor.
Oklahoma governor-elect Mary Fallin will become the state's first female governor.
Sue Ogrocki / AP
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— In Maine, Republican Paul LePage won a close race against independent candidate Eliot Cutler.
In Maine, Republican Paul LePage won a close race against independent candidate Eliot Cutler.
Robert F. Bukaty / AP
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— Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder (right) and Michigan Supreme Court justice-elect Mary Beth Kelly wave at GOP supporters in Detroit.
Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder (right) and Michigan Supreme Court justice-elect Mary Beth Kelly wave at GOP supporters in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio / AP
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— Voters in Rhode Island elected Lincoln Chafee, the first governor to run successfully as an independent since 1998.
Voters in Rhode Island elected Lincoln Chafee, the first governor to run successfully as an independent since 1998.
Joe Giblin / AP
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— Although a Democrat, New York Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo (center) pledged to cap property-tax rates, appealing to Republican voters.
Although a Democrat, New York Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo (center) pledged to cap property-tax rates, appealing to Republican voters.
Kathy Willens / AP
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— Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad and his running mate Kim Reynolds react to victorious election returns.
Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad and his running mate Kim Reynolds react to victorious election returns.
Charlie Neibergall / AP
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— Wisconsin Republican Scott Walker speaks at his victory party.
Wisconsin Republican Scott Walker speaks at his victory party.
Jeffrey Phelps / AP
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— Surrounded by her family, South Carolina Gov.-elect Nikki Haley (right) gives her acceptance speech.
Surrounded by her family, South Carolina Gov.-elect Nikki Haley (right) gives her acceptance speech.
David Goldman / AP
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— Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich celebrates a victory with the Ohio Republican Party.
Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich celebrates a victory with the Ohio Republican Party.
Tony Dejak / AP