After some research using the very latest data, we find the following. States with recommendations for masks do not count; only states with requirements count. Bear in mind that the 50 states are almost evenly divided between Democratic and Republican governors. The designations below depend on the governor’s party only. 1. 36 states have REQUIRED masks. That’s 72 percent of all states. 2. Of the 36 states, 17 are Republican and 19 are Democratic. 3. 14 states have no required masks. That’s 28 percent of all states. 4. Of these 14 states, 9 are Republican and 5 are Democratic. Although … Continue reading Tally of States Requiring Masks