2026 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, in 36 states and three territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms and will elect their governors in 2024.
Race summary[edit]
States[edit]
| State | Governor | Party | First elected | Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Kay Ivey | Republican | 2017[a] | 67.4% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Alaska | Mike Dunleavy | Republican | 2018 | 50.3% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Arizona | Katie Hobbs | Democratic | 2022 | 50.3% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Arkansas | Sarah Huckabee Sanders | Republican | 2022 | 63.0% R | Eligible | TBD |
| California | Gavin Newsom | Democratic | 2018 | 59.2% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Colorado | Jared Polis | Democratic | 2018 | 58.5% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Connecticut | Ned Lamont | Democratic | 2018 | 55.9% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Florida | Ron DeSantis | Republican | 2018 | 59.4% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Georgia | Brian Kemp | Republican | 2018 | 53.4% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Hawaii | Josh Green | Democratic | 2022 | 63.2% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Idaho | Brad Little | Republican | 2018 | 60.5% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Illinois | J. B. Pritzker | Democratic | 2018 | 54.6% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Iowa | Kim Reynolds | Republican | 2017[b] | 58.1% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Kansas | Laura Kelly | Democratic | 2018 | 49.5% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Maine | Janet Mills | Democratic | 2018 | 55.4% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Maryland | Wes Moore | Democratic | 2022 | 64.7% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Massachusetts | Maura Healey | Democratic | 2022 | 63.8% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Michigan | Gretchen Whitmer | Democratic | 2018 | 54.5% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Minnesota | Tim Walz | DFL | 2018 | 52.3% DFL | Eligible | TBD |
| Nebraska | Jim Pillen | Republican | 2022 | 59.7% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Nevada | Joe Lombardo | Republican | 2022 | 48.8% R | Eligible | TBD |
| New Hampshire | TBD in 2024 | |||||
| New Mexico | Michelle Lujan Grisham | Democratic | 2018 | 52.0% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| New York | Kathy Hochul | Democratic | 2021[c] | 52.9% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Ohio | Mike DeWine | Republican | 2018 | 62.8% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Oklahoma | Kevin Stitt | Republican | 2018 | 55.4% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Oregon | Tina Kotek | Democratic | 2022 | 47.0% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Pennsylvania | Josh Shapiro | Democratic | 2022 | 56.5% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Rhode Island | Dan McKee | Democratic | 2021[d] | 58.1% D | Eligible | TBD |
| South Carolina | Henry McMaster | Republican | 2017[e] | 58.1% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| South Dakota | Kristi Noem | Republican | 2018 | 62.0% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Tennessee | Bill Lee | Republican | 2018 | 64.9% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| Texas | Greg Abbott | Republican | 2014 | 54.8% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Vermont | TBD in 2024 | |||||
| Wisconsin | Tony Evers | Democratic | 2018 | 51.2% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Wyoming | Mark Gordon | Republican | 2018 | 78.7% R | Term-limited | TBD |
Territories and federal district[edit]
| Territory | Governor | Party | First elected | Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Muriel Bowser | Democratic | 2014 | 74.7% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Guam | Lou Leon Guerrero | Democratic | 2018 | 55.5% D | Term-limited | TBD |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Arnold Palacios | Independent | 2022 | 54.0% I | Eligible | TBD |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Albert Bryan | Democratic | 2018 | 56.0% D | Term-limited | TBD |
Alabama[edit]
Governor Kay Ivey was re-elected in 2022 with 67.4% of the vote. She will be term-limited by the Constitution of Alabama in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Alaska[edit]
Governor Mike Dunleavy was re-elected in 2022 with 50.3% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Constitution of Alaska in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Arizona[edit]
Governor Katie Hobbs was elected in 2022 with 50.3% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Arkansas[edit]
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected in 2022 with 63.1% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
California[edit]
Governor Gavin Newsom was re-elected in 2022 with 59.29% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the California Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term.
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Treasurer Fiona Ma, and former Controller Betty Yee have all publicly expressed an interest in running.[1]
Colorado[edit]
Governor Jared Polis was re-elected in 2022 with 58.5% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Colorado Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Connecticut[edit]
Governor Ned Lamont was re-elected in 2022 with 55.9% of the vote. Because Connecticut does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term. However, Lamont has suggested, though not outright confirmed, that he will be retiring.[2]
Florida[edit]
Governor Ron DeSantis was re-elected in 2022 with 59.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Florida Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Georgia[edit]
Governor Brian Kemp was re-elected in 2022 with 53.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Georgia Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Hawaii[edit]
Governor Josh Green was elected in 2022 with 63.2% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Idaho[edit]
Governor Brad Little was re-elected in 2022 with 60.5% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Illinois[edit]
Governor J. B. Pritzker was re-elected in 2022 with 54.9% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Iowa[edit]
Governor Kim Reynolds was re-elected in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether she will do so.
Kansas[edit]
Governor Laura Kelly was re-elected in 2022 with 49.5% of the vote. She will be term limited by the Kansas Constitution and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Maine[edit]
Governor Janet Mills was re-elected in 2022 with 55.4% of the vote. She will be term limited by the Maine Constitution and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Maryland[edit]
Governor Wes Moore was elected in 2022 with 64.5% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Andy Ellis, former Maryland and Baltimore City Green Party Co-Chair, has established a campaign finance committee and is exploring a run as a Green Party Candidate.[3]
Massachusetts[edit]
Governor Maura Healey was elected in 2022 with 63.8% of the vote. Healey is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Michigan[edit]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected in 2022 with 54.5% of the vote. She will be term-limited by the Michigan Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term.
Minnesota[edit]
Governor Tim Walz was re-elected in 2022 with 52.3% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a third term but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Nebraska[edit]
Governor Jim Pillen was elected in 2022 with 59.7% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Nevada[edit]
Governor Joe Lombardo was elected in 2022 with 48.8% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if he will do so. Potential candidates include term-limted Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, and term-limted State Treasurer Zach Conine.
New Hampshire[edit]
The incumbent governor will be determined in 2024, as New Hampshire elects their governors in a two-year cycle.
New Mexico[edit]
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was re-elected in 2022 with 52.0% of the vote. She will be term-limited by the New Mexico Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
New York[edit]
Governor Kathy Hochul took office in 2021 upon the resignation of Andrew Cuomo and was elected to a full term in 2022 with 53.2% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election to a second full term but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Ohio[edit]
Governor Mike DeWine was re-elected in 2022 with 62.8% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Ohio Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Oklahoma[edit]
Governor Kevin Stitt was re-elected in 2022 with 55.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Oklahoma Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term.
Oregon[edit]
Governor Tina Kotek was elected in 2022 with 47% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Pennsylvania[edit]
Governor Josh Shapiro was elected in 2022 with 56.5% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Rhode Island[edit]
Governor Dan McKee took office in 2021 upon the resignation of Gina Raimondo and was elected to a full term in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. Because McKee served less than two years of Raimondo's term, he is eligible to run for re-election to a second consecutive full term. However, he has not yet stated if he will do so.
South Carolina[edit]
Governor Henry McMaster was re-elected in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the South Carolina Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
South Dakota[edit]
Governor Kristi Noem was re-elected in 2022 with 62% of the vote. She will be term-limited by the South Dakota Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Tennessee[edit]
Governor Bill Lee was re-elected in 2022 with 64.9% of the vote. He is term-limited by the Tennessee Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Texas[edit]
Governor Greg Abbott was re-elected in 2022 with 54.8% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Vermont[edit]
The incumbent Governor of Vermont will be determined in 2024, as Vermont elects governors on a two-year cycle.
Wisconsin[edit]
Governor Tony Evers was re-elected in 2022 with 51.2% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Wyoming[edit]
Governor Mark Gordon was re-elected in 2022 with 78.7% of the vote. He will be term limited by the Wyoming Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term.
Territories and federal district[edit]
District of Columbia[edit]
Mayor Muriel Bowser was re-elected in 2022 with 74.6% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term, but has not yet stated whether she will do so.
Guam[edit]
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero was re-elected in 2022 with 55.5% of the vote. She will be term limited in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term.
Northern Mariana Islands[edit]
Governor Arnold Palacios was re-elected in 2022 with 54.1% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a second term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
Governor Albert Bryan was re-elected in 2022 with 56.1% of the vote. He will be term limited in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Ivey took office after her predecessor, Robert J. Bentley, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.
- ^ Reynolds took office after her predecessor, Terry Branstad, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.
- ^ Hochul took office after her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2022.
- ^ McKee took office after his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2022.
- ^ McMaster took office after his predecessor, Nikki Haley, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2018.
References[edit]
- ^ Marinucci, Carla. "3 top Democrats say they'll run for California governor in 2026". POLITICO. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Moritz, John (October 30, 2022). "The final run? Gov. Ned Lamont hopes successes of first term carry him to a second". www.ctinsider.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Andy Ellis For Governor 2026". Andy Ellis For Governor 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2023.