Topic - Clayton

“People are willing to split their ballots because they connect the results they see on the ground with their governors,” said Mr. Clayton, who celebrated a win in North Carolina by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein despite Mr. Trump carrying the state.

Democratic governors may offer a forward path for a party out of power in Washington →

Ms. Clayton, who calls herself an "Elizabeth Warren Democrat," said it helps that she grew up in the county that she now chairs, which makes her familiar with its people and customs.

Liberal Democrats test progressive appeal in rural America's 'Trump country' →