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Democrats will hold a majority of the nation’s governorships after a series of victories on election night, shifting control of one of the most influential levels of government in the country to the political party opposite of the White House.

As of Wednesday morning, Democrats controlled 28 governorships to Republicans' 20. Two races, Kansas and Alaska, have yet to be called.

The results mark a significant reversal from the political landscape heading into the election, when Republicans held 26 governors’ offices compared with 24 for Democrats. Democrats needed a net gain of at least two seats to take the majority.

While congressional control typically generates the most attention, governors across the country play a central role in setting state policy, approving or vetoing legislation, managing state agencies and directing responses to major issues, including public safety, education, healthcare, immigration and abortion.…