Baird is leading the charge to form a new state from rural counties in Northern California and Southern Oregon , though he certainly was n't the only voice in support of the move . Before it goes too far , I just want people to know that FB have NOT removed the kiss - in event page ; it ’s still there , but _ I made the  || News || Page 1 of 1 UPDATED : A photo of two men kissing that was posted on a Facebook page protesting a London pub ’s decision to eject a same - sex couple for kissing has been removed by the social networking site , an error , according to a rep for the company . " No matter who wins the  GOP Eyes Gains As Voters In 11 States Pick Governors Jim Cole / AP i Jim Cole / AP Voters in 11 states will pick their governors tonight , and Republicans appear on track to increase their numbers by at least one , and with the potential to extend their hold to more than two - thirds of the nation 's top state offices . But it ’s unclear whether that fight will get to the justices in time for a decision this term or whether Obama ’s effort to expand his executive actions on immigration  The new term ’s biggest rulings will land in June , as the 2016 presidential campaign enters its final stretch , and they will help shape the political debate . GOP Eyes Gains As Voters In 11 States Pick Governors Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Cole / AP Jim Cole / AP Voters in 11 states will pick their governors tonight , and Republicans appear on track to increase their numbers by at least one , with the potential to extend their hold to more than two - thirds of the nation 's top state offices . Many in the Obama administration would also like to see the court weigh in on immigration in coming months , upholding the president ’s right to grant quasi - legal status and work permits to millions of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally as children . This picture has itself caused scandal in the UK , as it was a gay kiss that was broadcast before the watershed , and as such led to a number of complaints to the BBC . Republicans currently hold 29 governorships , Democrats have 20 , and Rhode Island 's Gov. It 's the first in a long series of steps to form the proposed state of Jefferson , which proponents of the effort say would bring representation to rural North State counties that currently are beholden to the whims of representatives of the more heavily populated Southern California and free them from burdensome state regulations . While those state races remain too close to call , Republicans are expected to wrest the North Carolina governorship from Democratic control , and to easily win GOP - held seats in Utah , North Dakota and Indiana . Polls and race analysts suggest that only three of tonight 's contests are considered competitive , all in states where incumbent Democratic governors are n't running again : Montana , New Hampshire and Washington . Holding Sway On Health Care While the occupant of the governor 's office is historically far less important than the party that controls the state legislature , top state officials in coming years are expected to wield significant influence in at least one major area . After a year in which liberals scored impressive , high - profile Supreme Court victories , conservatives could be in line for wins on some of this term 's most contentious issues , as the justices consider cases that could gut public sector labor unions and roll back affirmative action at state universities . Democrats are likely to hold on to their seats in West Virginia and Missouri , and are expected to notch safe wins in races for seats they hold in Vermont and Delaware .