No matter who wins the 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 . 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 . 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 . " Eight of the gubernatorial seats up for grabs today are now held by Democrats ; three are in Republican hands . Republicans currently hold 29 governorships , Democrats have 20 , and Rhode Island 's Gov. 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 . 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 . 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 . Secondly , the removal of the Facebook John Snow Kiss - In event : It turns out that the Facebook event for the John Snow Kiss - In was not blocked by Facebook , but made private by the creator of the event itself . First of all , with regards to the picture : The photo which was used to illustrate my first post about the John Snow Kiss - In is a promotional still from the British soap opera “ Eastenders . ” story , as it now beginning to be reported in the mainstream media , and not always correctly . UPDATE : 4/19/2001 Read Richard Metzger : How I , a married , middle - aged man , became an accidental spokesperson for gay rights overnight on Boing Boing It ’s time to clarify a few details about the controversial “ Hey Facebook what ’s SO wrong with a pic of two men kissing ? According to NYULocal.com , the photo was quickly removed and the following e - mail was sent to administrators of the Facebook page : “ Shares that contain nudity , or any kind of graphic or sexually suggestive content , are not permitted on Facebook .