Article snippet: There are 36 states and U.S. territories holding gubernatorial elections this year and these races could be the biggest referendum of all on President Donald Trump’s presidency. All eyes will be on key 2020 states to look for predictions regarding the next White House race, particularly what insights can be gained for which ever party takes power. And, even further down the road, the inhabitants of some of those gubernatorial mansions could play a big role during the redistricting process in 2022. Some big races are on the map: California, the biggest state in America in terms of GDP; Florida, which will be a key state in the 2020 Democratic primary and Trump won it in the general election; and Colorado, a key barometer of happenings in the West. Here are some of the key gubernatorial races to watch. By LISSETTE RODRIGUEZ THE PLAYERS Ron DeSantis Republican Current U.S. Representative, has Trump’s endorsement Age: 39 (September 14, 1978) Adam Putnam Republican Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, former U.S. Representative Age: 43 (July 31, 1974) Gwen Graham Democrat Former U.S. Representative; daughter of Bob Graham, a former U.S. Senator and governor of Florida Age: 55 (January 31, 1963) Andrew Gillum Democrat Mayor of Tallahassee Age: 38 (July 26, 1979) THE STAKES No state is likely as historically consequential in presidential elections as Florida — e.g., 2000 Bush vs. Gore — and we’ll likely be seeing t... Link to the full article to read more