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:2026 United States gubernatorial elections

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{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

| country = United States

| type = legislative

| seats_for_election = 39 governorships
36 states; 3 territories

| election_date = November 3, 2026

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2025 United States gubernatorial elections

| previous_year = 2025

| next_election = 2027 United States gubernatorial elections

| next_year = 2027

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| 2blank = Seats won

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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 elected their governors in 2024. Fifteen of the thirty-six states with elections in this cycle have officially term-limited incumbents, while two of the three United States territories with elections this cycle have officially term-limited incumbents.

There are two Republican governors up for reelection in states Kamala Harris won in 2024 and there are five states with Democratic governors that were won by Donald Trump.

Predictions

Several sites and individuals published predictions of competitive seats. These predictions looked at factors such as the strength of the incumbent (if the incumbent was running for reelection) and the other candidates, and the state's partisan lean (reflected in part by the state's Cook Partisan Voting Index rating). The predictions assigned ratings to each seat, indicating the predicted advantage that a party had in winning that seat. Most election predictors used:

  • "tossup" or "battleground": no advantage
  • "tilt" (used by some predictors): advantage that is not quite as strong as "lean"
  • "lean": slight advantage
  • "likely": significant, but surmountable, advantage
  • "safe" or "solid": near-certain chance of victory{{sticky header}}

    class="wikitable sortable sticky-header-multi" style="font-size:95%;
    style="vertical-align:bottom"

    ! colspan=2 | Constituency

    ! colspan=2 | Incumbent

    ! colspan="3" |Ratings

    style="vertical-align:bottom"

    ! State

    ! PVI{{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=2025 Cook PVI℠: State Map and List |url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2025-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=Cook Political Report |language=en}}

    ! Governor

    ! data-sort-type="number"| Last
    election{{efn|The last elections for this group of governors, with the exception of New Hampshire and Vermont, were in 2022, except for those who became governors after their predecessor's resignation.}}

    ! Cook
    {{Small|May. 12,
    2025}}{{cite web |title=2026 CPR Governor Race ratings |url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings |website=Cook Political Report |access-date=January 23, 2025 |language=en}}

    ! IE
    {{Small|Feb. 6,
    2025}}{{Cite web |title=Gubernatorial Ratings |url=https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Inside Elections |language=en}}

    ! Sabato
    {{Small|May 1,
    2025}}{{Cite web |title=2026 Governor |url=https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-governor/ |website=Sabato's Crystal Ball |language=en}}

    Alabama

    | {{Shading PVI|R|15}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Kay|Ivey}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="66.9" | 66.91% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Alaska

    | {{Shading PVI|R|6}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Mike|Dunleavy|Mike Dunleavy (politician)}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="50.3" | 50.29% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    Arizona

    | {{Shading PVI|R|2}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Katie|Hobbs}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-50.3" | 50.32% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    Arkansas

    | {{Shading PVI|R|15}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Sarah Huckabee|Sanders}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="63.0" | 62.96% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    California

    | {{Shading PVI|D|12}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Gavin|Newsom}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-59.2" | 59.18% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Colorado

    | {{Shading PVI|D|6}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Jared|Polis}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-58.5" | 58.53% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Connecticut

    | {{Shading PVI|D|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Ned|Lamont}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-56.0" | 55.97% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Florida

    | {{Shading PVI|R|5}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Ron|DeSantis}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="59.4" | 59.37% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Georgia

    | {{Shading PVI|R|1}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Brian|Kemp}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="53.4" | 53.41% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|R}}

    Hawaii

    | {{Shading PVI|D|13}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Josh|Green|Josh Green (politician)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-63.2" | 63.21% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Idaho

    | {{Shading PVI|R|18}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Brad|Little}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="60.5" | 60.52% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Illinois

    | {{Shading PVI|D|6}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|JB|Pritzker}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-54.9" | 54.91% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Iowa

    | {{Shading PVI|R|6}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Kim|Reynolds}}
    {{Small|(retiring)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="58.0" | 58.04% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    Kansas

    | {{Shading PVI|R|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Laura|Kelly}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-49.5" | 49.54% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|R|flip}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|R|flip}}

    Maine

    | {{Shading PVI|D|4}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Janet|Mills}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-55.7" | 55.69% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    Maryland

    | {{Shading PVI|D|15}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Wes|Moore}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-64.5" | 64.53% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Massachusetts

    | {{Shading PVI|D|14}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Maura|Healey}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-63.7" | 63.74% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}}

    Michigan

    | {{Shading PVI|EVEN|0}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Gretchen|Whitmer}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-54.5" | 54.47% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    Minnesota

    | {{Shading PVI|D|3}}

    | {{Party shading/DFL}} | {{sortname|Tim|Walz}}

    | {{Party shading/DFL}} data-sort-value="-52.3" | 52.27% DFL

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    Nebraska

    | {{Shading PVI|R|10}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Jim|Pillen}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="59.7" | 59.74% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Nevada

    | {{Shading PVI|R|1}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Joe|Lombardo}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="48.8" | 48.81% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|R}}

    New Hampshire

    | {{Shading PVI|D|2}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Kelly|Ayotte}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="53.6" | 53.64% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    New Mexico

    | {{Shading PVI|D|4}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Michelle|Lujan Grisham}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-52.0" | 51.97% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    New York

    | {{Shading PVI|D|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Kathy|Hochul}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-53.2" | 53.20% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    Ohio

    | {{Shading PVI|R|5}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Mike|DeWine}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="62.4" | 62.41% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    Oklahoma

    | {{Shading PVI|R|17}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Kevin|Stitt}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="55.5" | 55.45% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Oregon

    | {{Shading PVI|D|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Tina|Kotek}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-47.0" | 46.96% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    Pennsylvania

    | {{Shading PVI|R|1}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Josh|Shapiro}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-56.5" | 56.49% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    Rhode Island

    | {{Shading PVI|D|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Dan|McKee}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-57.9" | 57.92% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|D}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}

    South Carolina

    | {{Shading PVI|R|8}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Henry|McMaster}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="58.0" | 58.04% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    South Dakota

    | {{Shading PVI|R|15}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Larry|Rhoden}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="62.0" | 61.98% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Tennessee

    | {{Shading PVI|R|14}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Bill|Lee|Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="64.9" | 64.91% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Texas

    | {{Shading PVI|R|6}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Greg|Abbott}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="54.8" | 54.76% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    Vermont

    | {{Shading PVI|D|17}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Phil|Scott}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="73.4" | 73.43% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}

    Wisconsin

    | {{Shading PVI|EVEN|0}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} | {{sortname|Tony|Evers}}

    | {{Party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value="-51.2" | 51.15% D

    | {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Battleground}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}}

    Wyoming

    | {{Shading PVI|R|23}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} | {{sortname|Mark|Gordon}}
    {{small|(term-limited)}}

    | {{Party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value="74.1" | 74.07% R

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}

    | {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}}

    class="sortbottom"

    ! colspan=4 | Overall

    | D - 19
    R - 26
    5 tossups

    | D - 14
    R - 25
    11 tossups

    | D - 21
    R - 27
    2 tossups

Race summary

= States =

class="wikitable sortable"
valign=bottom

! State

! Governor

! Party

! First
elected

! Last
race

! Status

! class=unsortable | Candidates

Alabama

| {{sortname|Kay|Ivey}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2017{{efn|Ivey took office after her predecessor, Robert J. Bentley, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.}}

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=66.9 | 66.9% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Ken McFeeters (Republican){{Cite web|url=https://alpolitics.com/ken-mcfeeters-to-challenge-tuberville-for-republican-gubernatorial-nomination/|title=Ken McFeeters to Challenge Tuberville for Republican Gubernatorial Nomination|last=Chitwood|first=Dr. Bill|website=AL Politics|date=May 28, 2025|accessdate=May 28, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Tommy Tuberville (Republican){{Cite web |last=Bianco |first=Ali |date=May 27, 2025 |title=Tuberville announces Alabama governor run |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/27/tommy-tuberville-alabama-governor-00371318 |website=Politico |language=en-US}}

}}

Alaska

| {{sortname|Mike|Dunleavy|dab=politician}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=50.3 | 50.3% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Click Bishop (Republican)
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Nancy Dahlstrom (Republican)
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Bernadette Wilson (Republican){{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=James |title=Third Republican candidate, Bernadette Wilson, enters Alaska governor’s race |url=https://alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/14/third-republican-candidate-bernadette-wilson-enters-alaska-governors-race/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |work=Alaska Beacon |date=May 14, 2025}}

}}

Arizona

| {{sortname|Katie|Hobbs}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-50.3 | 50.3% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Andy Biggs (Republican){{Cite news |work=KJZZ-TV |access-date=January 31, 2025 |author=Schutsky, Wayne |date=January 27, 2025 |url=https://www.kjzz.org/politics/2025-01-27/congressman-andy-biggs-officially-enters-2026-arizona-governors-race |title=Congressman Andy Biggs officially enters 2026 Arizona governor's race }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Karrin Taylor Robson (Republican){{cite news |work=KTAR News |access-date=February 12, 2025 |url=https://ktar.com/arizona-election-articles/karrin-taylor-robson/5662765/ |date=February 13, 2025 |title=Karrin Taylor Robson announces 2nd run for governor of Arizona

}}

}}

Arkansas

| {{sortname|Sarah Huckabee|Sanders}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=63.0 | 63.0% R

| Incumbent running

|{{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican){{cite news |last1=Barrow |first1=Bill |title=Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs |url=https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-future-republican-candidates-253224301e5730b4309f97b1971b2fb4 |access-date=3 August 2024 |publisher=Associated Press |date=18 July 2024 |quote=[Sarah Huckabee Sanders] was focused only on Trump’s election and then her own reelection in 2026 |archive-date=August 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045038/https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-future-republican-candidates-253224301e5730b4309f97b1971b2fb4 |url-status=live }}

California

| {{sortname|Gavin|Newsom}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-59.2 | 59.2% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Toni Atkins (Democratic){{cite web |last1=Mason |first1=Melanie |title=California Senate leader aims to be the state's first woman and LGBTQ+ governor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/ca-senate-woman-lgbtq-governor-00136541 |publisher=Politico |date=19 January 2024 |access-date=January 19, 2024 |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119183259/https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/ca-senate-woman-lgbtq-governor-00136541 |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Xavier Becerra (Democratic){{cite web |last1=Mason |first1=Melanie |title=Xavier Becerra announces bid for California governor|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/02/xavier-becerra-announces-bid-for-california-governor-00265564 |publisher=Politico |date=2 April 2024 |access-date=April 2, 2024}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Chad Bianco (Republican){{cite news |last1=Horseman |first1=Jeff |title=Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces California governor run in 2026 |url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/02/17/riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-announces-california-governor-run-in-2026/ |access-date=February 17, 2025 |work=San Gabriel Valley Tribune |date=February 17, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Stephen J. Cloobeck (Democratic){{Cite news |work=The Orange County Register |access-date=November 13, 2024 |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2024/11/05/hospitality-businessman-stephen-cloobeck-launches-california-governor-bid/ |date=November 5, 2024 |author=Schallhorn, Kaitlyn |title=Hospitality businessman Stephen Cloobeck launches California governor bid |archive-date=November 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108132254/https://www.ocregister.com/2024/11/05/hospitality-businessman-stephen-cloobeck-launches-california-governor-bid/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Sharifah Hardie (Republican){{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/736372828/sharifah-hardie-introduces-california-forward-plan-as-dnc-commences-offering-new-solutions-for-economic-growth |title=Sharifah Hardie Introduces 'California Forward' Plan as DNC Commences, Offering New Solutions for Economic Growth |date=August 18, 2024 |access-date=September 2, 2024 |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902095655/https://www.einpresswire.com/article/736372828/sharifah-hardie-introduces-california-forward-plan-as-dnc-commences-offering-new-solutions-for-economic-growth |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Steve Hilton (Republican){{cite news |title=Steve Hilton, former David Cameron adviser, to run for California governor |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/23/steve-hilton-former-david-cameron-adviser-to-run-for-california-governor|work=The Guardian |date=April 23, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Eleni Kounalakis (Democratic){{cite news|url = https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/24/eleni-kounalakis-campaign-california-governor-2026-00093381|title = Eleni Kounalakis first to launch campaign for California governor in 2026|last = Cadelago|first = Christopher|date = April 24, 2023|accessdate = April 24, 2023|work = Politico|archive-date = December 21, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231221053900/https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/24/eleni-kounalakis-campaign-california-governor-2026-00093381|url-status = live}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Jesse Perez (Democratic){{Cite web |url=https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/gubernatorial-candidate-betty-yee-swings-by-sonoma/ |title=Gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee swings by Sonoma |website=The Sonoma Index-Tribune |last=Charrier |first=Emily |date=May 24, 2023 |language=en-US |access-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525041024/https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/gubernatorial-candidate-betty-yee-swings-by-sonoma/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Katie Porter (Democratic){{Cite news |access-date=March 11, 2025 |work=Politico |date=March 11, 2025 |last=Mason |first=Melanie |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/11/katie-porter-enters-california-governors-race-00223194 |title=Katie Porter enters race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}David Serpa (Republican){{Cite web |author= |date=May 26, 2025 |title=David Serpa for Governor |url= https://www.davidserpaforgovernor.com |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=www.davidserpaforgovernor.com}}{{Primary source inline|date=May 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Tony Thurmond (Democratic){{Cite news |access-date=September 26, 2023 |work=KCRA |date=September 26, 2023 |last=Flores |first=Hilda |url=https://www.kcra.com/article/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-officially-announces-run-governor/45322329 |title=State Superintendent Tony Thurmond officially announces run for governor |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926191821/https://www.kcra.com/article/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-officially-announces-run-governor/45322329 |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Antonio Villaraigosa (Democratic){{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Jared |title=Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa again running for California governor |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4788052-antonio-villaraigosa-run-california-governor/ |work=The Hill |access-date=23 July 2024 |date=23 July 2024 |archive-date=July 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723192527/https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4788052-antonio-villaraigosa-run-california-governor/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Green Party (US)}}Butch Ware (Green){{Cite press release |url=https://www.gp.org/butch_ware_announces_next_run_for_office |title=Butch Ware, former Green Party VP nominee, announces next run for office |date=November 11, 2024 |access-date=November 13, 2024 |work=Green Party of the United States}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Betty Yee (Democratic){{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/betty-yee-california-governor-2026-17916212.php|title=Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026|last=Bollag|first=Sophia|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|website=San Francisco Chronicle|archive-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425010118/https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/betty-yee-california-governor-2026-17916212.php|url-status=live}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Michael Younger (Democratic){{cite news |access-date=August 29, 2024 |work=Stevenson School |title=Alumni Profile: Michael Younger '02 |date=April 15, 2024 |url=https://stevensonschool.org/alumni/alumni-profile-michael-younger-02/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415162919/https://stevensonschool.org/alumni/alumni-profile-michael-younger-02/ |archive-date=April 15, 2024 }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Leo Zacky (Republican){{cite news |work=Boyle Heights Beat |author=Medina, Alex |access-date=July 24, 2024 |url=https://boyleheightsbeat.com/antonio-villaraigosa-announces-another-run-for-california-governor/ |date=July 23, 2024 |title=Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor |archive-date=July 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724011746/https://boyleheightsbeat.com/antonio-villaraigosa-announces-another-run-for-california-governor/ |url-status=live }}

}}

Colorado

| {{sortname|Jared|Polis}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-58.5 | 58.5% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Mark Baisley (Republican){{cite news |last1=Birkeland |first1=Bente |title=Mark Baisley becomes second Republican state lawmaker to enter Colorado's 2026 race for governor |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/03/03/mark-baisley-colorado-governor-2026/ |access-date=March 3, 2025 |work=The Colorado Sun |date=March 3, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Michael Bennet (Democratic){{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Caitlyn |title=Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor|url=https://www.cpr.org/2025/04/11/michael-bennet-running-for-colorado-governor/ |website=Colorado Public Radio |access-date=April 11, 2025 |date=April 11, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Scott Bottoms (Republican){{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Jesse |access-date=January 21, 2025 |title=Scott Bottoms, Republican state representative, will run for Colorado governor in 2026 |date=January 20, 2025 |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/20/scott-bottoms-colorado-governor-2026/}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jason Clark (Republican){{cite news |last1=Metzger |first1=Hannah |title=TLopez launches third Republican run for Colorado governor |url=https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/greg-lopez-colorado-governor-candidate-republican/73-74af91fa-7429-451d-bdad-88d5c509c3b9 |access-date=April 14, 2025 |work=9News |date=April 14, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Greg Lopez (Republican){{cite news |last1=Campbell-Hicks |first1=Jennifer |title=Third Time's the Charm? Jason Clark Is Running for Colorado Governor...Again |url=https://www.westword.com/news/third-times-the-charm-jason-clark-running-colorado-governor-23107563 |access-date=January 22, 2025 |work=Westword |date=January 22, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jason Mikesell (Republican){{cite news |last1=Watson |first1=Lauren |title=Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell running for Colorado governor |url=https://www.kktv.com/2025/03/13/teller-county-sheriff-jason-mikesell-running-colorado-governor/ |access-date=March 13, 2025 |work=KKTV |date=March 13, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Phil Weiser (Democratic){{cite news |last=Paul |first=Jesse |access-date=January 2, 2025 |title=Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launches 2026 campaign for governor |date=January 2, 2025 |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/02/phil-weiser-colorado-governor-2026/}}

}}

Connecticut

| {{sortname|Ned|Lamont}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-56.0 | 56.0% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| {{plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jennifer Tooker (Republican){{cite news |last1=Fortuna |first1=Angela |title=Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for CT governor |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/westport-first-selectwoman-jen-tooker-run-ct-governor/3511452/ |access-date=March 3, 2025 |work=WVIT |date=March 3, 2025}}

}}

Florida

| {{sortname|Ron|DeSantis}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=59.4 | 59.4% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Charles Burkett (Republican){{cite news |last1=Scheckner |first1=Jesse |title=Charles Burkett, Surfside’s 4-term Mayor, says he’s running for Governor |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/729249-charles-burkett-surfsides-3-time-mayor-says-hes-running-for-governor/ |access-date=March 31, 2025 |work=Florida Politics |date=March 31, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Independent}}Moliere Dimanche (Independent){{cite web | title=Moliere Dimanche | url=https://ballotpedia.org/Moliere_Dimanche | website=Ballotpedia | accessdate=2024-12-31}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Byron Donalds (Republican){{cite news |last1=Leonard |first1=Kimberly |last2=Matat |first2=Stephany |title=Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governor|url=https://apnews.com/article/byron-donalds-florida-governor-elections-2026-trump-5884b17305d6ef64408934dbdd65a210 |access-date=February 25, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=February 25, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Independent}}Jason Pizzo (Independent){{cite news |last1=Fineout |first1=Gary |title=After dramatic Democratic Party exit, Pizzo says he's running for Florida governor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/09/pizzo-governor-democratic-party-exit-00340240 |access-date=May 9, 2025 |work=Politico |date=May 9, 2025 |language=en}}

}}

Georgia

| {{sortname|Brian|Kemp}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=53.4 | 53.4% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Keisha Lance Bottoms (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Kamisar |first=Ben |date=May 20, 2025 |title=Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches run for Georgia governor |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/former-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-launches-run-georgia-governo-rcna207688 |access-date=May 20, 2025 |website=NBC News}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Olujimi Brown (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Poole |first=Shelia |date=August 29, 2024 |title=Impact Church's former pastor, Olu Brown, announces bid for Georgia governor |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/impact-churchs-former-pastor-olu-brown-announces-bid-for-georgia-governor/KWIGNX5IJRGNNC7JTZA5LTPK2Y/ |access-date=August 30, 2024 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |archive-date=August 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829230901/https://www.ajc.com/news/impact-churchs-former-pastor-olu-brown-announces-bid-for-georgia-governor/KWIGNX5IJRGNNC7JTZA5LTPK2Y/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Chris Carr (Republican){{cite news |last1=Bluestein |first1=Greg |title=Georgia AG Chris Carr launches GOP campaign for governor, kicking off 2026 race |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-ag-chris-carr-enters-2026-race-for-governor-kicking-off-race/UUBZXWHT25GHPNBUVO6RBEKPSA/ |access-date=21 November 2024 |publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=21 November 2024}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Jason Esteves (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Dave |date=April 21, 2025 |title=Democratic state Sen. Jason Esteves announces election bid to run for Georgia governor |url=https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/state/2025/04/21/state-senator-jason-esteves-announces-election-bid-for-georgia-governor/83193844007/ |access-date=April 21, 2025 |website=The Augusta Chronicle}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Derrick Jackson (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Mitchell |first1=Tia |title=State Rep. Derrick Jackson is latest Democrat to launch bid for governor |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/06/state-rep-derrick-jackson-is-latest-democrat-to-launch-bid-for-governor/ |access-date=June 3, 2025 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=June 3, 2025 |language=English}}

}}

Hawaii

| {{sortname|Josh|Green|dab=politician}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-63.2 | 63.2% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

Idaho

| {{sortname|Brad|Little}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=60.5 | 60.5% R

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

Illinois

| {{sortname|J. B.|Pritzker}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-54.9 | 54.9% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| {{plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}James Mendrick (Republican){{cite news |title=DuPage Co. Sheriff James Mendrick to run for governor of Illinois |url=https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-elections-2026-dupage-county-sheriff-james-mendrick-announces-candidacy-governor/15959495/ |access-date=February 27, 2025 |work=WLS-TV |date=February 27, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Phil Perez (Republican){{cite news |last1=Flosi |first1=Nic |title=Phil Perez enters Illinois governor's race with grassroots message as Pritzker eyes national stage |url=https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/phil-perez-illinois-governor-race-pritzker-eyes-national-stage |access-date=May 8, 2025 |work=WFLD |date=May 8, 2025}}

}}

Iowa

| {{sortname|Kim|Reynolds}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2017{{efn|Reynolds took office after her predecessor, Terry Branstad, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.}}

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=58.0 | 58.0% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Incumbent retiring{{cite news |last1=Howell |first1=Michael |title=Kim Reynolds announces she won't seek reelection in 2026 |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/kim-reynolds-announces-she-wont-seek-reelection-in-2026 |access-date=April 11, 2025 |work=CBS 2 Iowa |date=April 11, 2025}}

| {{plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Paul Dahl (Democratic){{cite web | url=https://www.kcrg.com/2024/11/13/webster-city-man-becomes-first-2026-iowa-gubernatorial-candidate/ | title=Democrat announces candidacy for 2026 Iowa gubernatorial race | date=November 13, 2024 }}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Rob Sand (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Tallal |first1=Skylar |title=Iowa Auditor Rob Sand announces 2026 gubernatorial run |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-auditor-rob-sand-announces-2026-gubernatorial-run-governor-kim-reynolds-republicans-democrats |access-date=May 12, 2025 |work=KGAN |date=May 12, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Julie Stauch (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Martin |first1=Sabine |title=Iowa governor election 2026: Democratic operative Julie Stauch launches campaign |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/03/iowa-governor-election-democrat-julie-stauch-campaign/83990494007/ |access-date=June 3, 2025 |work=The Des Moines Register |date=June 3, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Brad Sherman (Republican){{cite news |last1=Pfannenstiel |first1=Brianne |title=Former Republican state representative to challenge Kim Reynolds for Iowa governor seat |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/17/republican-brad-sherman-to-run-for-iowa-governor-against-incumbent-kim-reynolds-gop/78963619007/ |access-date=February 17, 2025 |work=The Des Moines Register |date=February 17, 2025}}

}}

Kansas

| {{sortname|Laura|Kelly}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-49.5 | 49.5% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Doug Billings (Republican{{cite news |last1=Cooper|first1=Brad|title=Conservative podcaster announces campaign for governor|url=https://sunflowerstatejournal.com/conservative-podcaster-announces-campaign-for-governor/|access-date=March 31, 2025 |work=Sunflower State Journal|date=March 31, 2025|url-access=subscription}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jeff Colyer (Republican){{cite news |author=Robinson, Colter|date=May 14, 2025 |work=KSNT |access-date=May 14, 2025 |url=https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/dr-jeff-colyer-announces-bid-for-kansas-governor/ |title=Dr. Jeff Colyer announces bid for Kansas governor}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Charlotte O'Hara (Republican){{cite news |author=Hammill, Roxie |date=March 10, 2025 |work=Johnson County Post |access-date=March 11, 2025 |url=https://johnsoncountypost.com/2025/03/10/charlotte-ohara-kansas-governor-bid-254803/ |title=Former JoCo commissioner Charlotte O'Hara announces bid for governor}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Stacy Rogers (Republican){{cite news |last1=Burnett|first1=Cameron|title=Wichitan Stacy Rogers announces candidacy for Kansas Governor |url=https://www.kake.com/news/wichitan-stacy-rogers-announces-candidacy-for-kansas-governor/article_8298d24e-ea47-11ef-aa00-ab042b86252d.html|access-date=March 6, 2025 |work=KAKE |date=February 13, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Scott Schwab (Republican){{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Colter |title=Scott Schwab announces run for Kansas Governor |url=https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/scott-schwab-announces-run-for-kansas-governor/ |access-date=January 8, 2025 |work=KSNT |date=January 8, 2025}}

}}

Maine

| {{sortname|Janet|Mills}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-55.7 | 55.7% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Shenna Bellows (Democratic)
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Ken Capron (Republican){{cite news |title=Ken Capron announces run for Maine governor in 2026 race |url=https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/ken-capron-run-for-governor-maine-republican-portland/97-a4e58125-4170-4cd3-a9fc-41714371e842 |access-date=May 27, 2025 |work=WCSH |date=May 26, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Robert B. Charles (Republican){{Cite web |last=Kobin |first=Billy |date=2025-04-15 |title=He served under George W. Bush. Now he’s running for Maine governor. |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/15/politics/elections/maine-election-2026-republican-governor-candidate-bobby-charles/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Troy Jackson (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Hilton |first1=AnnMarie |title=Former Senate President Troy Jackson enters race for governor |url=https://mainemorningstar.com/briefs/former-senate-president-troy-jackson-enters-race-for-governor/ |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=Maine Morning Star |ref=May 19, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}David Jones (Republican){{cite news |last1=Cover |first1=Susan |title=Falmouth Republican launches bid for Maine governor in 2026 |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2025/05/20/falmouth-republican-launches-bid-for-maine-governor-in-2026 |access-date=May 20, 2025 |work=Spectrum News |date=May 20, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Angus King III (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Everett |first=Burgess |date=May 6, 2025 |title=King of Maine? Angus King III launches governor bid |url=https://www.semafor.com/article/05/06/2025/king-of-maine-angus-king-iii-launches-governor-bid |website=Semafor}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}James Libby (Republican){{cite news |last1=St Pierre |first1=Ariana |title=Sen. James Libby running for governor of Maine |url=https://wgme.com/news/local/sen-james-libby-running-for-governor-of-maine-republicans-democrats-shenna-bellows-troy-jackson-angus-king-iii-david-jones-janet-mills |access-date=May 22, 2025 |work=WGME-TV |date=May 22, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Independent (US)}}Alexander Murchison (Independent){{Cite web |last=Billings |first=Randy |date=2025-05-15 |title=Hannah Pingree to step down from Mills administration |url=https://www.pressherald.com/2025/05/15/hannah-pingree-to-step-down-from-mills-administration/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=Press Herald}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Kenneth Forrest Pinet (Democratic){{cite web|url=https://mainecampaignfinance.com/index.html#/exploreDetails/492926/10/null/51/2026|title=Kenneth Forrest Pinet|publisher=Maine Ethics Commission|access-date=2024-11-17|archive-date=September 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928002211/https://mainecampaignfinance.com/index.html#/exploreDetails/492926/10/null/51/2026|url-status=live}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Steven Sheppard (Republican){{cite web|url=https://mainecampaignfinance.com/index.html#/exploreDetails/507488/10/0/51/2026|title=Steven Sheppard|publisher=Maine Ethics Commission|access-date=2025-04-06}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Robert J. Wessels (Republican){{cite web |title=Wessels declares gubernatorial candidacy plans to scooter across state|url=https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/04/25/oxford-hills-man-scootering-across-maine/|publisher=Sun Journal|access-date=2024-11-17|date=2024-04-25}}

}}

Maryland

| {{sortname|Wes|Moore}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-64.5 | 64.5% D

| Incumbent running

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Green Party (US)}}Andy Ellis (Green){{cite news |last1=Swick |first1=Carson |title=Maryland Gov. Wes Moore gets new challenger in Green Party’s Andy Ellis |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/05/15/maryland-gov-wes-moore-gets-new-challenger-in-green-partys-andy-ellis/ |access-date=May 15, 2025 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=May 15, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Ed Hale (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Wood |first1=Pamela |title=Former banker Ed Hale Sr. plans 2026 challenge to Gov. Moore |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/ed-hale-governor-wes-moore-P3WAFAJNRNBR5HLGJHHPCWW6OQ/ |access-date=May 1, 2025 |work=The Baltimore Banner |date=May 1, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Wes Moore (Democratic)
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}John Myrick (Republican){{cite podcast |host=Flowers, Berney |date=February 5, 2025 |title= John Myrick is Running for Governor |url= https://rumble.com/v6h909p-john-myrick-is-running-for-governor.html?e9s=src_v1_cvp |access-date=February 6, 2025 |work=The Loyal Opposition |via=Rumble}}

}}

Massachusetts

| {{sortname|Maura|Healey}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-63.7 | 63.7% D

| Incumbent running

| {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Maura Healey (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Van Buskirk |first1=Chris |title=Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she plans to run for reelection in 2026 |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/07/massachusetts-gov-maura-healey-says-she-plans-to-run-for-reelection-in-2026/ |access-date=February 7, 2025 |work=Boston Herald |date=February 7, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Mike Kennealy (Republican){{cite news |last1=Van Buskirk |first1=Chris |title=Mike Kennealy, former Baker cabinet secretary, launches Republican run for governor |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/04/07/mike-kennealy-former-baker-cabinet-secretary-launches-republican-run-for-governor/ |access-date=April 7, 2025 |work=Boston Herald |date=April 7, 2025}}

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Brian Shortsleeve (Republican){{cite news |last1=Van Buskirk |first1=Chris |title=Former MBTA chief administrator Brian Shortsleeve launches Republican run for governor |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/12/former-mbta-chief-administrator-brian-shortsleeve-launches-republican-run-for-governor/ |access-date=May 12, 2025 |work=Boston Herald |date=May 12, 2025}}

}}

Michigan

| {{sortname|Gretchen|Whitmer}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-54.5 | 54.5% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Jocelyn Benson (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Foster |first=Wells |title=Foster: REPORT: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ‘accidentally’ announces run for governor on social media |url=https://www.wilx.com/2025/01/22/report-secretary-state-jocelyn-benson-accidentally-announces-run-governor/|access-date=2025-01-21 |website=The Detroit News |language=en-US}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Mike Cox (Republican){{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Wells |title=Former AG Mike Cox announces run for governor |url=https://www.wilx.com/2025/04/15/former-ag-mike-cox-announces-run-governor/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |work=WILX-TV |date=April 15, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Independent}}Mike Duggan (Independent)
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Garlin Gilchrist (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Booker |first1=Brakkton |title=Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announces bid for Michigan governor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/11/lt-gov-garlin-gilchrist-announces-bid-for-michigan-governor-00223118 |access-date=March 11, 2025 |work=Politico |date=March 11, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Anthony Hudson (Republican){{cite news |last1=Jeltema |first1=Ryan |title=Republican from Grand Blanc Township announces run for governor |url=https://www.abc12.com/news/politics/republican-from-grand-blanc-township-announces-run-for-governor/article_877751ae-ea2f-11ef-b985-0b15b226f9ba.html |access-date=February 13, 2025 |work=WJRT-TV |date=February 13, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}John James (Republican){{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Sara |date=2025-04-07 |title=Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/04/07/rep-john-james-announces-run-for-michigan-governor/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=WDIV |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Aric Nesbitt (Republican){{Cite web |last=Buss |first=Kaitlyn |title=Buss: Top GOP lawmaker launches run for governor |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2025/01/14/buss-top-gop-lawmaker-launches-run-for-governor/77675592007/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=The Detroit News |language=en-US}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}William Null (Republican){{Cite web |last=Nichols |first=Anna |title=Gun advocates gather on the Michigan Capitol lawn to slam Democrats’ gun reforms |url=https://michiganadvance.com/2024/09/19/gun-advocates-gather-on-the-michigan-capitol-lawn-to-slam-democrats-gun-reforms/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Michigan Advance |language=en-US}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Marni Sawicki (Democratic)
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Chris Swanson (Democratic){{Cite web |last=Cappelletti |first=Joey |title=Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor |url=https://apnews.com/article/michigan-governor-sheriff-swanson-democrat-whitmer-3b77379b64a3b06f2d6043757598d35a|access-date=2025-02-06 |website=The Associated Press |language=en-US}}

}}

Minnesota

| {{sortname|Tim|Walz}}

| {{party shading/Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor}} | DFL

| 2018

| {{party shading/Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor}} data-sort-value=-52.3 | 52.3% DFL

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jeff Johnson (Republican){{cite news |last1=Lewerenz |first1=Jennifer |title=Former St. Cloud City Councilman Announces Run for Governor |url=https://knsiradio.com/2025/03/19/former-st-cloud-city-councilman-announces-run-for-governor/ |access-date=March 19, 2025 |work=KNSI |date=March 19, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Kendall Qualls (Republican){{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Peter |title=Kendall Qualls enters 2026 Minnesota governor's race as a GOP nomination contender |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/08/qualls-makes-second-run-for-minnesota-governor |access-date=May 8, 2025 |work=Minnesota Public Radio |date=May 8, 2025 |language=en}}

}}

Nebraska

| {{sortname|Jim|Pillen}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=59.7 | 59.7% R

| Incumbent running

| {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}{{sortname|Jim|Pillen}} (Republican){{cite news |last1=Anderson |first1=Jake |title='Make our great state even greater': Jim Pillen announces reelection bid as Nebraska's governor |url=https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-jim-pillen-running-reelection-governor/64916825 |access-date=May 29, 2025 |work=KETV |date=May 29, 2025 |language=en}}

Nevada

| {{sortname|Joe|Lombardo}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=48.8 | 48.8% R

| Incumbent running

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Aaron Ford (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Robison |first1=Mark |title=Too soon? 2026 Nevada gubernatorial race starts with Lombardo, Ford out of the gates first |url=https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/02/12/nevada-race-governor-2026-joe-lombardo-aaron-ford/78470039007/ |access-date=February 12, 2025 |work=Reno Gazette-Journal |date=February 12, 2025 |quote=Asked Wednesday to confirm his plans, his campaign team responded, "Yes, General Ford does intend to run for governor in 2026."}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Joe Lombardo (Republican){{cite news |title=‘You have to grow into it:’ Joe Lombardo’s rise from beat cop to governor |quote=Despite the hurdles, the potential threat of losing his veto power and more time at the center of Nevada’s political world, Lombardo said he’s looking forward to running for re-election in 2026. |first=Tabitha |last=Mueller |work=The Nevada Independent |date=April 7, 2024 |access-date=December 12, 2024 |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/you-have-to-grow-into-it-joe-lombardos-rise-from-beat-cop-to-governor}}

}}

New Hampshire

| {{sortname|Kelly|Ayotte}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2024

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=53.6 | 53.6% R

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

New Mexico

| {{sortname|Michelle|Lujan Grisham}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-52.0 | 52.0% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{plainlist}}

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Sam Bregman (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Vince |title=Sam Bregman announces candidacy for Governor in 2026 election |url=https://www.koat.com/article/sam-bregman-governor-candidate-2026-election/64435375 |access-date=April 10, 2025 |work=KOAT-TV |date=April 10, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Deb Haaland (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Morgan |last2=Bryan |first2=Susan Montoya |title=Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she's running for governor of New Mexico |url=https://apnews.com/article/deb-haaland-new-mexico-gubernatorial-campaign-284549dfb209b0007d0f9e9e550fb68d |access-date=January 28, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=January 28, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Gregg Hull (Republican){{cite news |last1=Hendircks |first1=Kevin |title=Rio Rancho mayor will join race for GOP nomination for governor |url=https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/04/15/rio-rancho-mayor-will-join-race-for-gop-nomination-for-governor/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |work=New Mexico Political Report |date=April 15, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Ken Miyagishima (Democratic)){{cite news |last1=Burge |first1=Dave |title=Former Las Cruces mayor to run for New Mexico governor |url=https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/former-las-cruces-mayor-to-run-for-new-mexico-governor/ |access-date=May 27, 2025 |work=KTSM-TV |date=May 27, 2025}}

{{endplainlist}}

New York

| {{sortname|Kathy|Hochul}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2021{{efn|Hochul took office after her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2022.}}

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-53.2 | 53.2% D

| Incumbent running

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Antonio Delgado (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Mays |first1=Jeffery C. |title=Antonio Delgado, Hochul's No. 2, Will Challenge Her in Governor's Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/nyregion/antonio-delgado-governor-hochul.html |access-date=June 2, 2025 |work=The New York Times |date=June 2, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Kathy Hochul (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Parsnow |first1=Luke |title=Hochul says she's running for another term as New York governor in 2026 |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/07/02/hochul-says-she-s-running-for-another-term-as-governor-in-2026 |access-date=9 August 2024 |publisher=Spectrum News |date=2 July 2024 |archive-date=July 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708215410/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/07/02/hochul-says-she-s-running-for-another-term-as-governor-in-2026 |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Carl Hyde Jr. (Republican){{cite news |last1=Quinn |first1=Brian |title=Bethany town supervisor planning gubernatorial run |url=https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/bethany-town-supervisor-planning-gubernatorial-run/article_6549272c-eaef-11ef-96c7-f7f9976927e3.html |access-date=February 14, 2025 |work=The Daily News |date=February 14, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Patrick Hahn (Republican)}}
Ohio

| {{sortname|Mike|DeWine}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=62.4 | 62.4% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Amy Acton (Democratic){{Cite web|url=https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/01/07/amy-acton-ohio-governor-run-campaign|title=Amy Acton, former state health director, to campaign for Ohio governor|first=Tyler|last=Buchanan|date=January 7, 2025|website=Axios}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Heather Hill (Republican){{cite web|last=Hill|first=Heather|title=Hill 4 Ohio|url=http://www.heatherhillohio.com/|publisher=heatherhillohio.com|date=October 31, 2024|access-date=October 31, 2024|archive-date=November 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241114082229/http://heatherhillohio.com/|url-status=live}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican){{Cite web |date=2025-02-24 |title=Millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy set to join the Ohio governor's race |url=https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-ohio-governor-vivek-ramaswamy-799f0c8bdb38c43cd1c2846411867711 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=AP News |language=en}}

}}

Oklahoma

| {{sortname|Kevin|Stitt}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=55.4 | 55.4% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Gentner Drummond (Republican){{cite news |last1=Evans |first1=Murray |title=AG Gentner Drummond announces bid for Oklahoma governor in 2026 election |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2025/01/13/oklahoma-elections-gentner-drummond-campaign-governor-2026/77603880007/ |access-date=January 13, 2025 |work=The Oklahoman |date=January 13, 2025}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Leisa Mitchell Haynes (Republican){{cite news |last1=Clay |first1=Nolan |title=The 2024 election is over. Who's already running in Oklahoma in 2026? |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/11/10/oklahoma-elections-2026-four-already-registered-candidates/76080315007/ |access-date=November 10, 2024 |work=The Oklahoman |date=November 10, 2024 |archive-date=November 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110194540/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/11/10/oklahoma-elections-2026-four-already-registered-candidates/76080315007/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Mike Mazzei (Republican){{cite news |last1=Media |first1=Griffin |title=Oklahoma Governor race: Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei announces candidacy |url=https://www.newson6.com/story/67ea7ca61e03566cb076c088/oklahoma-governor-race-mike-mazzei |access-date=March 31, 2025 |work=KOTV-DT |date=March 31, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Charles McCall (Republican){{cite news |last1=Media |first1=Griffin |title=Oklahoma Governor race: Charles McCall files for candidacy |url=https://www.news9.com/story/67b48d06a128e54ee89ada96/oklahoma-governor-race-charles-mccall-files-for-candidacy |access-date=February 18, 2025 |work=KWTV-DT |date=February 18, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jake Merrick (Republican){{cite news |last1=Ramos |first1=Lionel |title=Former lawmaker Jake Merrick joins race for Oklahoma Governor |url=https://www.kosu.org/politics/2025-05-01/former-lawmaker-jake-merrick-joins-race-for-oklahoma-governor |access-date=May 1, 2025 |work=KOSU |date=May 1, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Cyndi Munson (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Media |first1=Griffin |title=Oklahoma House Rep. Cyndi Munson announces run for governor |url=https://www.newson6.com/story/67fe3542ef0ad866d416aaad/oklahoma-house-rep-cyndi-munson-announces-run-for-governor |access-date=April 15, 2025 |work=KOTV-DT |date=April 15, 2025 |language=en}}

}}

Oregon

| {{sortname|Tina|Kotek}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-47.0 | 47.0% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

Pennsylvania

| {{sortname|Josh|Shapiro}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-56.5 | 56.5% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| nowrap | {{Plainlist |

  • {{Party stripe|Libertarian Party (US)}}Ken Krawchuk (Libertarian){{cite news|url = https://butlerradio.com/34298057-2/|title = Libertarian Candidate for Governor Visiting Butler|last = Pelullo|first = Antonio|date = June 9, 2023|accessdate = June 13, 2023|work = Butler Radio Network}}

}}

Rhode Island

| {{sortname|Dan|McKee}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2021{{efn|McKee took office after his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2022.}}

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-57.9 | 57.9% D

| Incumbent running

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Dan McKee (Democratic){{cite news |last1=Fortier |first1=Marc |title=RI Gov. Dan McKee announces reelection campaign |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/ri-gov-dan-mckee-announces-reelection-campaign/3646001/ |access-date=March 3, 2025 |work=NBC10 Boston |date=March 3, 2025}}

}}

South Carolina

| {{sortname|Henry|McMaster}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2017{{efn|McMaster took office after his predecessor, Nikki Haley, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2018.}}

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=58.1 | 58.1% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| TBD

South Dakota

| Larry Rhoden

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2025{{efn|Rhoden took office after his predecessor, Kristi Noem, resigned.}}

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=62.0 | 62.0% R

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Toby Doeden (Republican){{cite news |last1=Sneve |first1=Joe |title=Toby Doeden will run in South Dakota's next election for governor |url=https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/toby-doeden-will-run-in-south-dakotas |access-date=May 23, 2025 |work=The Dakota Scout |date=May 23, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Jon Hansen (Republican){{cite news |last1=Huber |first1=Makenzie |title=First candidate for governor focuses on property rights, spending and halting 'corporate welfare' |url=https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/04/24/first-candidate-governor-race-jon-hansen-focuses-property-rights-spending-cuts-halting-corporate-welfare-karla-lems/ |access-date=April 28, 2025 |work=South Dakota Searchlight |date=April 25, 2025}}

}}

Tennessee

| {{sortname|Bill|Lee|dab=Tennessee politician}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=64.9 | 64.9% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}John Rose (Republican){{Cite web |title=Rose tells friends, supporters he’s on go for 2026 governor’s race |url=https://pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/elections/rose-tennessee-governor |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=State Affairs |language=en}}

Texas

| {{sortname|Greg|Abbott}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2014

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=54.8 | 54.8% R

| Incumbent running

| {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Greg Abbott (Republican)

Vermont

| {{sortname|Phil|Scott}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2016

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=73.4 | 73.4% R

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

Wisconsin

| {{sortname|Tony|Evers}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-51.2 | 51.2% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| {{Plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Green Party (US)}}Jill Ferguson (Green){{cite news |title=Green Party: Announcing candidate for WI Governor '26 – WisPolitics |url=https://www.wispolitics.com/2024/green-party-announcing-candidate-for-wi-governor-26/ |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=WisPolitics |date=17 September 2024 |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727042637/https://www.wispolitics.com/2024/green-party-announcing-candidate-for-wi-governor-26/ |url-status=live }}
  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Josh Schoemann (Republican){{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Molly |title=Wisconsin Republican Josh Schoemann makes early entry into 2026 governor's race |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/01/wisconsin-republican-josh-schoemann-files-for-2026-governors-race/83364970007/ |access-date=May 1, 2025 |work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |date=May 1, 2025}}

}}

Wyoming

| {{sortname|Mark|Gordon}}

| {{party shading/Text/Republican}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=74.1 | 74.1% R

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Brent Bien (Republican){{Cite web |url=https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/16/republican-brent-bien-first-to-announce-campaign-for-wyoming-governor-in-2026/ |title=Republican Brent Bien First to Announce Campaign for Wyoming Governor in 2026 |access-date=November 26, 2024 |archive-date=November 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117131502/https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/16/republican-brent-bien-first-to-announce-campaign-for-wyoming-governor-in-2026/ |url-status=live }}

= Territories and federal district =

class="wikitable sortable"
valign=bottom

! Territory

! Governor

! Party

! First
elected

! Last
race

! Status

! class=unsortable | Candidates

District of Columbia

| {{sortname|Muriel|Bowser}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2014

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-74.7 | 74.7% D

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

Guam

| {{sortname|Lou|Leon Guerrero}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-55.5 | 55.5% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| nowrap | {{plainlist|

  • {{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}Marcel Camacho (Republican){{cite news |last1=Licanto |first1=Nestor |title=Former Sen. Marcel Camacho to run for governor |url=https://www.guampdn.com/news/former-sen-marcel-camacho-to-run-for-governor/article_0897b582-cd69-11ef-8750-63ed393e0eca.html |access-date=January 8, 2025 |work=Pacific Daily News |date=January 8, 2025 |language=en}}
  • {{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}Josh Tenorio (Democratic)

}}

Northern Mariana Islands

| {{sortname|Arnold|Palacios}}

| {{party shading/Republican}} | Republican{{efn|name=PalaciosPartyChange|Palacios, a longtime Republican who left the party in 2021, was originally elected as an Independent in 2022. He returned to the Republican Party in 2024.{{cite news|last=Erediano|first=Emmanuel T.|title=Year in Review 2024: Governor rejoins Republican Party; local GOP not amused|date=January 2, 2025|newspaper=Marianas Variety|access-date=January 11, 2025|url=https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/year-in-review-2024-governor-rejoins-republican-party-local-gop-not-amused/article_344a4c20-c5bd-11ef-9128-9f18f96b30df.html}}}}

| 2022

| {{party shading/Independent}} data-sort-value=0.54 | 54.0% I{{efn|name=PalaciosPartyChange}}

| Incumbent's intent unknown

| TBD

U.S. Virgin Islands

| {{sortname|Albert|Bryan|dab=politician}}

| {{party shading/Text/Democratic}}

| 2018

| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-56.14 | 56.0% D

| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited

| TBD

Alabama

{{Main|2026 Alabama gubernatorial election}}

{{See also|2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Governor Kay Ivey, a Republican, 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 full term.

Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville entered the race for governor in May 2025. Huntsville mayor Tommy Battle and businessman Tim James, the son of former governor Fob James and a candidate for governor in 2002, 2010, and 2022, are considered potential Republican candidates.{{Cite web |last=Flowers |first=Steve |date=2023-03-28 |title=2026 governor's race has already begun |url=https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/2026-governor-s-race-has-already-begun/article_0fee9bd6-ccb0-11ed-ae57-5b3af5fc20f5.html |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Alex City Outlook |language=en |archive-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525155726/https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/2026-governor-s-race-has-already-begun/article_0fee9bd6-ccb0-11ed-ae57-5b3af5fc20f5.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Nir |first1=David |last2=Singer |first2=Jeff|date=Jan 6, 2025 |title=Morning Digest: How Minnesota Republicans could elect a speaker even if the House winds up tied |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-how-minnesota-republicans |access-date=Jan 6, 2025 |website=The Downballot}}

Alaska

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Governor Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, 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.

For the Republicans, former State Senator Click Bishop and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom have both filed paperwork to run for governor, although both have yet to make any formal announcement of candidacy.{{cite web |last=Brooks |first=James |date=June 3, 2024 |title=At candidate filing deadline, seven Alaska legislators decline to seek re-election |url=https://alaskabeacon.com/2024/06/03/at-candidate-filing-deadline-seven-alaska-legislators-decline-to-seek-re-election/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603220910/https://alaskabeacon.com/2024/06/03/at-candidate-filing-deadline-seven-alaska-legislators-decline-to-seek-re-election/ |archive-date=June 3, 2024 |access-date=June 4, 2024 |website=Alaska Beacon |quote=}}{{Cite web |title=Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, former state Sen. Click Bishop file to run for Alaska governor |url=https://www.adn.com/politics/2025/05/05/gop-former-state-sen-click-bishop-files-to-run-for-alaska-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Anchorage Daily News}}

Despite filing paperwork to run for her old seat,{{Cite web |title=FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1848391 |url=https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/H2AK01158/1848391 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=docquery.fec.gov}} former Democratic U.S. Representative Mary Peltola has also expressed interest in running for governor.{{Cite web |title=Peltola ties congressional loss to ‘timing and luck,’ and eyes future plans with a laugh |url=https://www.adn.com/politics/2024/12/04/peltola-ties-congressional-loss-to-timing-and-luck-and-eyes-future-plans-with-a-laugh/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Anchorage Daily News}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-27 |title=Alaska's outgoing congresswoman on running, losing and an indelible moment |url=https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/washington-d-c/2024-12-27/alaskas-outgoing-congresswoman-on-running-losing-and-an-indelible-moment |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Alaska Public Media |language=en}}

Arizona

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Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 50.3% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election and has begun raising funds in preparation for a 2026 campaign.{{cite news |last1=Barchenger |first1=Stacey |title=Why Arizonans can't see Gov. Katie Hobbs' fundraising numbers, but can see others |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/02/02/gov-katie-hobbs-wont-detail-spending-but-fontes-mayes-others-did/72315193007/ |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=Arizona Republic |date=February 2, 2024 |quote="I'm actively raising funds for reelection," Hobbs said.}} Starting with this next election cycle, gubernatorial candidates will be required to nominate a running mate for the newly established office of Lieutenant Governor. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was considering a primary challenge, but later declined to run.{{Cite web |last=Messerly |first=Megan |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Arizona's secretary of state mulls gubernatorial primary against Hobbs |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/18/arizona-secretary-state-gubernatorial-primary-hobbs-00190254 |access-date=November 20, 2024 |website=Politico |archive-date=November 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119205352/https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/18/arizona-secretary-state-gubernatorial-primary-hobbs-00190254 |url-status=live }}

United States Representative from Arizona's 5th congressional district Andy Biggs and former Arizona Board of Regents member Karrin Taylor Robson{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Kevin |date=2025-02-12 |title=Karrin Taylor Robson announces 2nd run for Arizona governor |url=https://ktar.com/arizona-election-articles/karrin-taylor-robson/5662765/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=KTAR.com |language=en}} have announced their candidacies for the Republican nomination; President Donald Trump has endorsed both candidates.{{Cite web |last=O'Sullivan |first=Serena |date=2025-04-21 |title=Andy Biggs governor run 2026 gets Donald Trump endorsement |url=https://ktar.com/arizona-election-articles/andy-biggs-governor-run/5696496/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=KTAR.com |language=en}} State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has also expressed interest in mounting a campaign.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-23 |title=Trump endorsement of Robson draws flak, praise from GOP - Daily Independent |url=https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/trump-endorsement-of-robson-draws-flak-praise-from-gop,553920 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=The Daily Independent at YourValley.net |language=en}}

Arkansas

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 63.1% of the vote. She is running for re-election to a second term.

California

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{{see also|2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was re-elected in 2022 with 59.2% of the vote. He is term-limited by the California Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term.

On the Democratic side, State Senate President Toni Atkins, former US Secretary of Health and Human Services and former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, businessman Steve Cloobeck, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, former congresswoman for California's 47th congressional district Katie Porter, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Controller Betty Yee have all announced their bids. Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer, initially announced a run for governor before later dropping out and launching a run for lieutenant governor.{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Hilda |date=2023-06-02 |title=State Treasurer Fiona Ma formally announces bid for CA lieutenant governor |url=https://www.kcra.com/article/state-treasurer-fiona-ma-formally-announces-bid-ca-lieutenant-governor/44078755 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=KCRA |language=en}}

Former Vice President of the United States and 2024 Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris is seriously considering a run, long interested in leading the country's largest economy and becoming the nation's first black woman governor.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-07 |title=Kamala Harris sets a deadline for her next move |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/kamala-harris-gets-serious-whether-105500509.html |access-date=2025-03-22 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-08 |title=Kamala Harris Considering Run for California Governor – The Positive Community |url=https://thepositivecommunity.com/2025/03/08/kamala-harris-considering-run-for-california-governor/ |access-date=2025-03-22 |language=en-US}} Rick Caruso, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022, has also expressed interest in running.{{Cite web |last=Nir |first=David |title=Morning Digest: A Georgia Republican says he alone can raise unlimited sums. His rivals have other ideas |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-a-georgia-republican?open=false#%C2%A7ca-gov-and-los-angeles-ca-mayor |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.the-downballot.com |language=en}}

On the Republican side, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, political commentator Steve Hilton, construction manager Kyle Langford and businessman David Serpa have announced their bids.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-17 |title=Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces California governor run in 2026 |url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/02/17/riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-announces-california-governor-run-in-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=San Gabriel Valley Tribune |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/21/former-fox-news-host-steve-hilton-running-california-governor-00301302|title=Former Fox News host Steve Hilton is running for California governor|first=Blake|last=Jones|date=April 21, 2025|website=POLITICO}}{{Cite web|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/politics/2025/04/02/xavier-becerra-enters-the-race-for-california-governor|title=Becerra joins crowded field in bid to be California's next governor|website=spectrumlocalnews.com}}

Butch Ware, the Green Party's nominee for Vice President in 2024, has announced a campaign.{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=November 12, 2024 |title=Butch Ware, former Green Party VP nominee, announces next run for office |url=https://www.gp.org/butch_ware_announces_next_run_for_office |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.gp.org}}

Colorado

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Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, 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.

U.S. Senator for Colorado Michael Bennet and Attorney General of Colorado Phil Weiser have each declared their candidacy for the Democratic nomination.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Jesse |date=2025-01-02 |title=Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launches 2026 campaign for governor |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/02/phil-weiser-colorado-governor-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=The Colorado Sun |language=en-US}} Other potential Democratic candidates include former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and former U.S. Senator Ken Salazar.{{cite tweet|user=alamosacitizen|number=1784595035285315819|title=A bird flew in to tell us to watch for Ken Salazar 👇🏽 as a possible candidate for Colorado governor in 2026. Only telling you what we hear from people close enough to know. #SanLuisValley #Colorado|access-date=April 29, 2024}}

On the Republican side, state senator Mark Baisley, state representative Scott Bottoms, former U.S. Representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district Greg Lopez, and Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell have all announced campaigns.{{Cite web |last=Birkeland |first=Bente |date=2025-03-03 |title=Mark Baisley becomes second Republican state lawmaker to enter Colorado's 2026 race for governor |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/03/03/mark-baisley-colorado-governor-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=The Colorado Sun |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Jesse |date=2025-01-20 |title=Scott Bottoms, Republican state representative, will run for Colorado governor in 2026 |url=https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/20/scott-bottoms-colorado-governor-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=The Colorado Sun |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Lauren |last2=Sammann |first2=Blake |date=2025-03-13 |title=Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell launches run for Colorado governor |url=https://www.kktv.com/2025/03/13/teller-county-sheriff-jason-mikesell-running-colorado-governor/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=KKTV|language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-14 |title=Former congressman Greg Lopez announces third run for Colorado governor |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/14/greg-lopez-colorado-governor-race-election-republican/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}} State senator Barbara Kirkmeyer has also expressed interest in a campaign.{{Cite web |last=Zellinger |first=Marshall |date=December 16, 2024 |title=Poll shows Rep. Joe Neguse leading Democratic candidates in race for Colorado governor |url=https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/poll-democratic-candidates-colorado-governor/73-d137801d-3933-48a1-80f7-acbd2996eaa5 |website=KUSA-TV}}

Former DaVita CEO Kent Thiry was speculated to be considering an independent bid, but told Colorado Public Radio that he would not run.{{cite news |work=Colorado Public Radio |author=Kenney, Andrew |access-date=September 3, 2024 |url=https://www.cpr.org/2024/08/20/kent-thiry-reshaped-colorado-electoral-system-initiative-310/ |date=August 20, 2024 |title=The multimillionaire who reshaped Colorado's electoral system wants to make even bigger changes |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903160804/https://www.cpr.org/2024/08/20/kent-thiry-reshaped-colorado-electoral-system-initiative-310/ |url-status=live }}

Connecticut

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Governor Ned Lamont, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 56% 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. Lamont has not confirmed whether he will seek reelection.{{cite web|last1=Pazniokas|first1=Mark|url=https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/22/ct-governor-race-ned-lamont-bysiewicz-bronin-tong-scanlon/|title=Lamont open to 3rd term as CT governor, but others are lining up|newspaper=CT Mirror|date=November 22, 2023|access-date=December 3, 2023|archive-date=December 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203164920/https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/22/ct-governor-race-ned-lamont-bysiewicz-bronin-tong-scanlon/|url-status=live}}

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin and lieutenant governor Susan Bysiewicz have expressed interest in running if Lamont chooses not to.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-08 |title=Outgoing Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says he's still interested in running for CT governor |url=https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-12-08/outgoing-hartford-mayor-luke-bronin-says-hes-still-interested-in-running-for-ct-governor |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Connecticut Public |language=en}} Other potential Democratic candidates include state comptroller Sean Scanlon, state attorney general William Tong, and speaker of the state house Matthew Ritter.{{Cite web |last=Storace |first=Robert |date=2023-12-20 |title=CT Democratic Chair Applauds Lamont, Eyes Strong Bench for 2026 Governor’s Race |url=https://ctexaminer.com/2023/12/20/ct-democratic-chair-applauds-lamont-eyes-strong-bench-for-2026-governors-race/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=CT Examiner |language=en-US}}

On the Republican side, first selectwoman of Westport Jennifer Tooker has announced her candidacy.{{Cite web |last=Fortuna |first=Angela |date=2025-03-03 |title=Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for CT governor |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/westport-first-selectwoman-jen-tooker-run-ct-governor/3511452/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=NBC Connecticut |language=en-US}} New Britain mayor Erin Stewart has formed an exploratory committee.{{Cite web |last=Nir |first=David |title=Morning Digest: Why you can't run for a new office and then president two years later |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-why-you-cant-run-for?open=false#%C2%A7ct-gov |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.the-downballot.com |language=en}} Matthew Corey, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2024, has expressed interest in running for governor, as has state senator Heather Somers.{{Cite web |last=Brink |first=Jenn |last2=Cerulli |first2=Mike |date=January 23, 2025 |title=New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart files paperwork for potential run for Connecticut governor |url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-britain-mayor-erin-stewart-files-paperwork-to-run-for-connecticut-governor/}}

Florida

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Republican Governor Ron DeSantis was re-elected in 2022 with 59.4% of the vote. He is term-limited by the Florida Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district Byron Donalds announced his bid for governor on February 25, 2025, becoming the first major Republican to enter the race. Charles Burkett, the mayor of Surfside, has also announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination.{{Cite web |last=Scheckner |first=Jesse |date=2025-03-31 |title=Charles Burkett, Surfside’s 4-term Mayor, says he’s running for Governor |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/729249-charles-burkett-surfsides-3-time-mayor-says-hes-running-for-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. |language=en-US}}

Former nominee for U.S. Attorney General and former U.S. representative for {{ushr|FL|1}} Matt Gaetz is widely seen as a potential candidate for the Republican nomination.{{Cite web |last=Aabram |first=Virginia |date=2023-03-04 |title=Is Byron Donalds the next Florida GOP superstar? |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/rising-gop-star-byron-donalds-positions-himself-as-party-leader |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Washington Examiner |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513033638/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/rising-gop-star-byron-donalds-positions-himself-as-party-leader |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Leonard |first=Kimberly |date=April 6, 2023 |title=Stunning endorsement: DeSantis ally Rep. Byron Donalds backs Trump for president in 2024 |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/byron-donalds-endorses-trump-over-desantis-2023-4 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=July 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230729182327/https://www.businessinsider.com/byron-donalds-endorses-trump-over-desantis-2023-4 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://x.com/mattgaetz/status/1860417628088520831 |title=Archived copy |access-date=November 23, 2024 |archive-date=November 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123215045/https://x.com/mattgaetz/status/1860417628088520831 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-27 |title=Johnson's next margin headache: Manchin-style Republicans |url=https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/27/congress/johnsons-tight-margin-headaches-house-gop-00191951 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=November 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241128031610/https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/27/congress/johnsons-tight-margin-headaches-house-gop-00191951 |url-status=live }} Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, and Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez are also seen as potential Republican contenders.{{Cite web |title=While DeSantis struggles with his run for president, who's next for Florida governor? |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/27/florida-governors-race-2026-who-could-replace-ron-desantis/70434941007/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=Tallahassee Democrat |language=en-US |archive-date=July 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728043244/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/27/florida-governors-race-2026-who-could-replace-ron-desantis/70434941007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Fineout |first=Gary |date=2023-05-15 |title=The Trump-DeSantis choice coming for Florida GOP |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2023/05/15/the-trump-desantis-choice-coming-for-florida-gop-00096872 |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928152641/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2023/05/15/the-trump-desantis-choice-coming-for-florida-gop-00096872 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Fineout |first1=Gary |last2=Carney |first2=Jordain |date=2023-02-16 |title=Matt Gaetz had a hell of a month. What's next for the Florida Republican? |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/16/matt-gaetz-florida-governor-00083366 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920203757/https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/16/matt-gaetz-florida-governor-00083366 |url-status=live }} There is also speculation that current First Lady of Florida Casey DeSantis might launch a bid to succeed her husband.{{Cite web |last=Contorno |first=Steve |date=2025-04-27 |title=Ron and Casey DeSantis were plotting a political dynasty in Florida. Then came a scandal {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/27/politics/ron-casey-desantis-florida-scandal/index.html |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=CNN |language=en}}

State Senator Shevrin Jones, Florida's first openly gay Black senator, is seen as a potential candidate for the Democratic nomination.{{Cite web |last=Neely |first=Samantha |title=Can DeSantis run in 2026? Matt Gaetz and others who may get in race for Florida governor |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/11/25/ron-desantis-governor-2027-florida-matt-byron-donalds/76563001007/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Tallahassee Democrat |language=en-US |archive-date=November 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125204821/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/11/25/ron-desantis-governor-2027-florida-matt-byron-donalds/76563001007/ |url-status=live }} State House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell is also considered a potential candidate for the Democrats.{{Cite web |title=Florida Democrats may be about to get a big name against 'ass clown' senator |url=https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/8/10/2186417/-Florida-Democrats-may-be-about-to-get-a-big-name-against-ass-clown-senator |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Daily Kos |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923122050/https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/8/10/2186417/-Florida-Democrats-may-be-about-to-get-a-big-name-against-ass-clown-senator |url-status=live }} Former Republican U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district David Jolly, a staunch critic of Donald Trump, joined the Democratic Party in 2025 and is considered a potential Democratic candidate for governor.{{Cite web |last=Leonard |first=Kimberly |last2=Fineout |first2=Gary |date=2025-04-24 |title=David Jolly registers as a Democrat, making moves toward Florida governor bid |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/24/david-jolly-registers-democrat-florida-governor-00306774 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}

Former State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo was considered a potential candidate for the Democratic Party, but became an independent in May 2025 and subsequently launched an independent bid for governor.{{cite web |last1=Man |first1=Anthony |title=Dissatisfied with his party’s potential candidates, Democratic state senator may run for Florida governor |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/21/dissatisfied-with-his-partys-potential-candidates-democratic-state-senator-may-run-for-florida-governor/ |publisher=Sun Sentinel |access-date=6 October 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240921173526/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/21/dissatisfied-with-his-partys-potential-candidates-democratic-state-senator-may-run-for-florida-governor/ |archive-date=21 September 2024 |date=21 September 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Fineout |first=Gary |date=2025-05-09 |title=After dramatic Democratic Party exit, Pizzo says he's running for Florida governor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/09/pizzo-governor-democratic-party-exit-00340240 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}

Moliere Dimanche declared his candidacy on July 1, 2024, as an independent candidate, and the first Haitian candidate for governor in Florida's history.

Georgia

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{{See also|2026 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Republican Governor Brian Kemp was re-elected in 2022 with 53.4% of the vote. He is term-limited by the Georgia Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

Attorney General Christopher M. Carr has announced his bid for the Republican nomination.

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones has expressed interest in running for the Republican nomination while Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger are seen as potential Republican candidates.{{Cite web |last=Darnell |first=Tim |date=2022-11-09 |title=Who's up for Georgia's 2026 governor's race? |url=https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2022/11/09/whos-up-georgias-2026-governors-race/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Atlanta News First |language=en |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203114906/https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2022/11/09/whos-up-georgias-2026-governors-race/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Patricia |last2=Bluestein |first2=Greg |last3=Mitchell |first3=Tia |date=2023-05-01 |title=The Jolt: Restless Republican bench positions for 2024, 2026 |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-restless-republican-bench-positions-for-2024-2026/LZT7B5J64ZCSFGUKH5H4GAPSA4/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513213919/https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-restless-republican-bench-positions-for-2024-2026/LZT7B5J64ZCSFGUKH5H4GAPSA4/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Bluestein |first=Greg |title=Burt Jones says he 'might' run for Georgia governor in 2026 |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/burt-jones-says-he-might-run-for-georgia-governor-in-2026/W3TWHTIUIZEHPI7XHHOZXRI7EE/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Political Insider (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) |language=English |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928153431/https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/burt-jones-says-he-might-run-for-georgia-governor-in-2026/W3TWHTIUIZEHPI7XHHOZXRI7EE/ |url-status=live }}

On the Democratic side, state senator Jason Esteves has announced his candidacy, as has Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Mayor of Atlanta and former director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Former State House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, who was the nominee for governor in 2018 and 2022, has expressed interest in running for the nomination while Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens and U.S. Representative from Georgia's 6th congressional district Lucy McBath are seen as potential candidates.{{Cite news |last=Bluestein |first=Greg |title=Abrams says she will 'likely run again.' That doesn't excite some Democrats |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/abrams-says-she-will-likely-run-again-that-doesnt-excite-some-democrats/23WS3YRCB5E5FEVI5DPK6PU6LA/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |issn=1539-7459}}{{Cite news |last1=Nobles |first1=Wilborn |last2=Bluestein |first2=Greg |title=Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leaving White House job |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/former-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-leaving-white-house-job/OXGFS32EANAK3DCTLNNYXENP7Y/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |issn=1539-7459 |quote="Asked about whether she could seek office again, perhaps in 2026 when the governor and other statewide jobs are on the ballot, Bottoms left her options open." |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928151530/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/former-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-leaving-white-house-job/OXGFS32EANAK3DCTLNNYXENP7Y/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Bluestein |first=Greg |title=US Rep. Lucy McBath says she's open to 2026 bid for Georgia governor |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/us-rep-lucy-mcbath-says-shes-open-to-2026-bid-for-georgia-governor/GXDFL5MMURCRPLNVTG23EBFQLQ/ |access-date=May 29, 2024 |date=May 29, 2024 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459 |archive-date=May 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529170302/https://www.ajc.com/politics/us-rep-lucy-mcbath-says-shes-open-to-2026-bid-for-georgia-governor/GXDFL5MMURCRPLNVTG23EBFQLQ/ |url-status=live }}

Hawaii

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Governor Josh Green, a Democrat, 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

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Governor Brad Little, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 60.5% of the vote. Because Idaho does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.

Illinois

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Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 54.9% of the vote. Because Illinois does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term and has publicly expressed interest in doing so.{{cite news |last1=Kapos |first1=Shia |title=DNC's dramatic Day One |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinoisplaybook |access-date=August 20, 2024 |work=Politico |date=August 20, 2024 |quote=During the Illinois breakfast meeting, Pritzker hinted at a third term, saying his wife, MK Pritzker, would be the decider |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823075440/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinoisplaybook |url-status=live }} If he decides against running, potential Democratic candidates include former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel.{{cite news |last1=Allen |first1=Jonathan |last2=Korecki |first2=Natasha |title=DNC Chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dnc-chair-race-first-candidate-martin-omalley-rcna180629 |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=NBC News |date=November 18, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118223546/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dnc-chair-race-first-candidate-martin-omalley-rcna180629 |url-status=live }}

On the Republican side, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has announced his candidacy.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-27 |title=DuPage Co. Sheriff James Mendrick to run for governor of Illinois |url=https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-elections-2026-dupage-county-sheriff-james-mendrick-announces-candidacy-governor/15959495/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=ABC7 Chicago |language=en}} Potential Republican candidates include former state senator and 2022 gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, former Cook County Republican Party chair Aaron Del Mar and Republican national committeeman Richard Porter.{{Cite web |last=Pfingsten |first=Patrick |date=2024-03-27 |title=Which Republicans Are Positioning For A Run For Governor? |url=https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/republicans-positioning-run-for-governor |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=The Illinoize |language=en-US |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327175556/https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/republicans-positioning-run-for-governor |url-status=live }}

Iowa

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Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. While she is eligible to run for re-election to a third full term, she has decided not to run.{{cite web |last1=Crisp |first1=Elizabeth |title=Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t seek a third term |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5244795-iowa-gov-reynolds-announcement/?tbref=hp |website=The Hill |access-date=11 April 2025 |date=11 April 2025}}

Former state representative Brad Sherman has announced his candidacy, initially challenging Reynolds in a primary and continuing his campaign after Reynolds retired.{{Cite web |last=Pfannenstiel |first=Brianne |title=Former Republican state representative to challenge Kim Reynolds for Iowa governor seat |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/17/republican-brad-sherman-to-run-for-iowa-governor-against-incumbent-kim-reynolds-gop/78963619007/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=The Des Moines Register |language=en-US}} U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district Randy Feenstra has formed an exploratory committee and is expected to announce his campaign in the near future.{{Cite web |last=Pfannenstiel |first=Brianne|title= Randy Feenstra launches exploratory committee as he weighs gubernatorial run in 2026 |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/13/randy-feenstra-iowa-governor-race-2026/83584905007/ |access-date=May 13, 2025 |work=Des Moines Register |date=May 13, 2025}} State senator Mike Bousselot has also formed an exploratory committee for the Republican nomination.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-22 |title=Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot launching exploratory campaign for 2026 governor's race |url=https://www.kcci.com/article/mike-bousselot-iowa-governor-candidate-exploratory-campaign-2026-election/64539810 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KCCI |language=en}} House Speaker Pat Grassley initially declined to run, opting instead to run for re-election in 2026, but expressed interest in mounting a campaign in April 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/14/iowa-governor-three-gop-lawmakers-considering-running-in-2026-grassley-kaufmann-bousselot/83086619007/|title=House Speaker Pat Grassley one of three Iowa GOP lawmakers not ruling out run for governor|last=Gruber-Miller|first=Stephen|date=April 14, 2025|access-date=May 12, 2025|website=The Des Moines Register}} Attorney General Brenna Bird, state representative Bobby Kaufmann, Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, and senate president Amy Sinclair have all expressed interest in running for governor.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-11 |title=Rep. Zach Nunn Is Talking With His Family About a Potential Run for Governor |url=https://www.notus.org/congress/zach-nunn-iowa-governor-race-reynolds |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=NOTUS |language=en-US}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.kcrg.com/video/2025/04/17/ag-secretary-mike-naig-says-hes-keeping-all-options-table-2026-election/ |title=Ag Secretary Mike Naig says he's keeping all options on the table for 2026 election |date=2025-04-17 |language=en |access-date=2025-05-20 |via=www.kcrg.com}}{{Cite web |last=Tallal |first=Skylar |date=2025-04-15 |title=Iowa Republicans hint at 2026 gubernatorial bids after Reynolds' announcement |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-republicans-hint-at-2026-gubernatorial-bids-after-reynolds-announcement |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=KGAN |language=en}}

On the Democratic side, State Auditor Rob Sand declared his candidacy for Governor in May 2025. Sand is the only Democratic statewide officeholder in Iowa.

Kansas

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Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, 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.

Lieutenant Governor David Toland is seen as a potential Democratic candidate for governor. State senators Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson and former Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz are other potential candidates.{{cite web|url=https://sunflowerstatejournal.com/eyes-turning-toward-26-governors-race/|title=Eyes turning toward '26 governor's race|last=Cooper|first=Brad|date=January 3, 2025|access-date=January 4, 2025|website=The Sunflower State Journal|url-access=subscription}}{{cite news |last1=Carpenter |first1=Tim |title=Hawkins, Kobach celebrate GOP's political stand against Democrats at state, federal levels |url=https://kansasreflector.com/2023/06/03/hawkins-kobach-celebrate-gops-political-stand-against-democrats-at-state-federal-levels/ |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=Kansas Reflector |date=June 3, 2023 |archive-date=November 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241107020513/https://kansasreflector.com/2023/06/03/hawkins-kobach-celebrate-gops-political-stand-against-democrats-at-state-federal-levels/ |url-status=live }}

Former Governor of Kansas Jeff Colyer, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, and Johnson County Commissioner Charlotte O'Hara have all announced their candidacies for the Republican nomination. President of the Kansas Senate Ty Masterson, former president of the Kansas City Royals Dayton Moore, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach are other potential Republican candidates.{{Cite web |title=Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said it’s too early to consider jumping into 2026 governor’s race |url=https://pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/flash/ty-masterson-governor-race-2026 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=State Affairs |language=en}}{{cite news |work=The Kansas City Star |access-date=February 4, 2025 |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article299667314.html |author=Gregorian, Vahe |date=February 3, 2025 |title=Former KC Royals GM Dayton Moore is cautiously considering run for Kansas governor}}{{cite news |access-date=December 19, 2024 |author=Mathis, Joel |date=December 17, 2024 |url-access=subscription |quote=As [Kobach] looks ahead to 2026 — either to run for reelection as attorney general, or to try (again) to become the governor of Kansas... |url=https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article297183579.html |work=The Kansas City Star |title=AG Kris Kobach’s popularity among Kansas voters is underwater. Will he change course? {{!}} Opinion}} Former U.S. representative Jake LaTurner was seen as a potential candidate on the Republican side, but said in April 2024 that he would not run for any state offices in 2026.{{cite news |last1=Hanna |first1=John |title=Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasons |url=https://apnews.com/article/congress-kansas-republican-laturner-retiring-4b080bfe5bd79168c44f6690dc892762 |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=Associated Press |date=April 18, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=September 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913232417/https://apnews.com/article/congress-kansas-republican-laturner-retiring-4b080bfe5bd79168c44f6690dc892762 |url-status=live }}

Maine

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Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, 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.

Democratic candidates include Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, businessman Angus King III, the son of independent U.S. Senator and former governor Angus King, and former State Senate President Troy Jackson.{{Cite web |last=Kobin |first=Billy |date=2025-03-26 |title=Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will run for governor in 2026 |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/26/politics/state-politics/maine-secretary-of-state-shenna-bellows-will-run-for-governor-2026-joam40zk0w/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US}} State House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, brewery founder Dan Kleban, former State House Speaker and former Director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Hannah Pingree, and former State House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, have been mentioned as other possible candidates for the Democratic nomination.{{cite web |title=Election 2024: Looking forward to Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race |url=https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/politics/elections/election-2024-looking-forward-to-maines-2026-gubernatorial-race/97-3d4bc0ed-6da3-4516-ac3e-3cff430753df |publisher=WCSH |access-date=2024-11-17|date=2024-11-05}}{{Cite web |last=Shepherd |first=Michael |date=2025-05-06 |title=Angus King’s son will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026 |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/politics/elections/angus-kings-son-will-run-for-maine-governor-2026-joam40zk0w/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US |quote=Other potential candidates on the Democratic side include ... Maine Beer Co. co-founder Dan Kleban.}} Former Portland City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau has expressed interest in running for the Democratic nomination.

On the Republican side, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles, real estate businessman David Jones, state senator and candidate for governor in 2002 James Libby, and former Paris selectman Robert Wessels have all announced campaigns. Entrepreneur Owen McCarthy has formed an exploratory committee to prepare a run for the Republican nomination.{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-04-17 |title=Republican Entrepreneur Owen McCarthy Launches Effort To Explore A Campaign For Governor Of Maine |url=https://owenformaine.com/republican-entrepreneur-owen-mccarthy-launches-effort-to-explore-a-campaign-for-governor-of-maine/ |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Owen McCarthy for Maine |language=en-US}} Healthcare executive and member of the Bush family Jonathan Bush, former mayor of Auburn Jason Levesque, state representative Laurel Libby, former state senate majority leader and candidate for governor in 2018 Garrett Mason, motivational speaker Travis Mills, businessman and 2018 Republican nominee for governor Shawn Moody, and former U.S. Representative for Maine's 2nd congressional district Bruce Poliquin have all been mentioned as potential candidates.{{Cite web |last=Shepherd |first=Michael |last2=Kobin |first2=Billy |date=2024-12-02 |title=The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/12/02/politics/elections/mainers-considering-running-for-governor-2026-joam40zk0w/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Steve |date=2025-02-19 |title=Travis Mills Floats Run for Maine Governor |url=https://www.themainewire.com/2025/02/travis-mills-floats-run-for-maine-governor/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=The Maine Wire |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kobin |first=Billy |date=2025-05-20 |title=Real estate agent David Jones will run for Maine governor for a 2nd time |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/20/politics/state-politics/david-jones-will-running-maine-governor-joam40zk0w/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US |quote=Entrepreneur Owen McCarthy and former Maine Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason are considering bids and joined Jones, Charles and Wessels at a forum before a crowd of conservatives last week in Old Orchard Beach.}}

Maryland

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Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 64.5% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election and intends to run for a second term.{{cite news |last1=Rubery |first1=Madilyn |title=Life, politics, and Watergate: Investigative journalist Bob Woodward and Maryland Governor Wes Moore attend St. John's College's annual Great Conversation |url=https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/life-politics-and-watergate-investigative-journalist-bob-woodward-and-maryland-governor-wes-moore-attend-st/article_251ac1a4-7fdb-11ee-931c-5773498a3a76.html |access-date=November 13, 2023 |work=Montgomery County Sentinel |date=November 10, 2023 |language=en |quote=Governor Moore announced that he intends to run for reelection. 'Imagine if you can give me another four years, what we're gonna get done next.' |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114010111/https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/life-politics-and-watergate-investigative-journalist-bob-woodward-and-maryland-governor-wes-moore-attend-st/article_251ac1a4-7fdb-11ee-931c-5773498a3a76.html |url-status=live }} Businessman Ed Hale is challenging Moore in the Democratic primary.{{Cite web |last=Lockman |first=JT Moodee |date=2025-05-08 |title=Baltimore's Ed Hale announces run for Maryland governor in 2026 election - CBS Baltimore |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-governor-democrat-election-ed-hale/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}

On the Republican side, John Myrick, a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, has announced his candidacy for governor.{{Cite web |last=Sears |first=Bryan P. |date=2025-05-01 |title=Early GOP candidate for governor taps former delegate as running mate |url=https://marylandmatters.org/2025/05/01/early-gop-candidate-for-governor-taps-former-delegate-as-running-mate/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Maryland Matters |language=en-US}} State delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat has publicly expressed interest in running.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-04 |title=Del. Eric Bouchat, a Carroll Republican, says frustration has led him to not seek another term |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/09/04/del-eric-bouchat-a-carroll-republican-says-frustration-has-led-him-to-not-seek-another-term/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}} Former governor and 2024 U.S. Senate nominee Larry Hogan is seen as a potential Republican candidate.{{cite news |last1=Touchberry |first1=Ramsey |title=Larry Hogan weighs his next steps in the age of Trump |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3259599/larry-hogan-future-thoughts-trump-administration/ |access-date=December 13, 2024 |work=Washington Examiner |date=December 13, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Janesch |first1=Sam |title=Mysterious ‘No Moore’ campaign launches Maryland’s next gubernatorial race as Republicans, Larry Hogan battle Wes Moore |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/02/24/no-moore-maryland-governor-race-moore-hogan/ |access-date=February 24, 2025 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=February 24, 2025}}

Massachusetts

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Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 63.7% of the vote. As there are no term limits for the office of governor in Massachusetts, Healey is running for re-election for a second term in office.

On the Republican side, former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy and former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Brian Shortsleeve have announced their candidacies.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-12 |title=Former MBTA chief administrator Brian Shortsleeve launches Republican run for governor |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/12/former-mbta-chief-administrator-brian-shortsleeve-launches-republican-run-for-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}} State senator Peter Durant, Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, and state representative Michael Soter have all publicly expressed interest in mounting a campaign.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-30 |title=Sen. Peter Durant, Spencer Republican, considering running for governor in 2026 |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/30/sen-peter-durant-spencer-republican-considering-running-for-governor-in-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-11 |title=Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026 |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/11/worcester-county-sheriff-lew-evangelidis-not-ruling-out-running-for-governor-in-2026/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-27 |title=Bellingham Republican Michael Soter considering statewide run, including against Ed Markey |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/27/bellingham-republican-michael-soter-considering-statewide-run-including-against-ed-markey/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}} Potential GOP candidates include former lieutenant governor Karyn Polito, and State Senate minority leader Bruce Tarr.{{Cite web |last=Garrity |first=Kelly |date=2025-01-31 |title=Republicans in waiting |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/massachusetts-playbook/2025/01/31/republicans-in-waiting-00201718 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Garrity |first=Kelly |date=2025-01-03 |title=Spilka takes aim at the transparency narrative |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/massachusetts-playbook/2025/01/03/spilka-takes-aim-at-the-transparency-narrative-00196331 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}

Michigan

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Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected in 2022 with 54.5% of the vote. She is term-limited by the Michigan Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Genessee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have announced their bids for the Democratic nomination. Marni Sawicki, the former mayor of Cape Coral, Florida, who moved to Michigan in 2021, has also announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-06 |title=Former Cape Coral mayor seeks Michigan governor's seat |url=https://news.wgcu.org/government-politics/2025-04-06/former-cape-coral-mayor-seeks-michigan-governors-seat |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida |language=en}}

Former Attorney General Mike Cox, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, and U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district John James have announced bids for the Republican nomination. William Null, who was acquitted for charges relating to the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot, has also announced his run. 2022 Republican nominee for governor Tudor Dixon has announced that she is considering running for either Governor or for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters in 2026.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew |last2=Steinhauser |first2=Paul |date=2025-03-18 |title=Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key battleground |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-tudor-dixon-eyeing-2026-run-governor-senate-key-battleground |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}

Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat, announced his intention to run for governor as an independent in December 2024.{{cite web |title=Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent |first=Corey |last=Williams |work=Associated Press |date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |url=https://apnews.com/article/duggan-detroit-michigan-governor-independent-democrat-5dba0e7b2d9304c2a00d716c9cd6ca05}}

Minnesota

{{Main|2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election}}

Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 52.3% of the vote. Because Minnesota does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term but has not yet stated whether he will do so. Since the adoption of four-year terms in 1962,{{efn|via Constitutional referendum in 1958{{cite web |title=1957 Session Laws |url=https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/1957/0/Session+Law/Chapter/813/pdf/ |website=Office of the Revisor of Statutes |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-date=August 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814190758/https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/1957/0/Session+Law/Chapter/813/pdf/ |url-status=live }}}} no Minnesota governor has won a third term. Walz was nominated as his party's candidate for vice president in the 2024 presidential election, which he ended up losing to JD Vance.{{Cite news |last1=Smith |first1=David |last2=Leingang |first2=Rachel |date=2024-08-06 |title=Kamala Harris names Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, as running mate |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/06/kamala-harris-vice-president-pick-tim-walz |access-date=2024-08-06 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} Secretary of State Steve Simon is considered a potential candidate should Walz decline to run.{{Cite web |last=Kashiwagi |first=Sydney |date=2025-05-07 |title=Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon won’t run for U.S. Senate |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-wont-run-for-us-senate/601345152 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=www.startribune.com |language=en}}

On the Republican side, former St. Cloud city councilor Jeff Johnson{{Efn|Not to be confused with the 2018 Republican nominee for governor, also named Jeff Johnson}} and Kendall Qualls, nominee for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in 2020, and candidate for governor in 2022, have both announced their candidacies.{{Cite web |last=Lewerenz |first=Jennifer |title=Former St. Cloud City Councilman Announces Run for Governor |url=https://knsiradio.com/2025/03/19/former-st-cloud-city-councilman-announces-run-for-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=KNSI |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-05-08 |title=Kendall Qualls enters 2026 Minnesota governor’s race as a GOP nomination contender |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/08/qualls-makes-second-run-for-minnesota-governor |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=MPR News |language=en}} Former mixed martial artist Brad Kohler has filed paperwork to run for the Republican nomination.{{Cite web |title=Candidates |url=https://cfb.mn.gov/reports-and-data/viewers/campaign-finance/candidates/19215/2026/ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=cfb.mn.gov}} State senator Zach Duckworth, former State Senate Minority Leader David Hann, My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell, former state senator and nominee for governor in 2022 Scott Jensen, have all publicly expressed interest in mounting campaigns.{{cite news |last1=Svitek |first1=Patrick |last2=Kornfield |first2=Meryl |last3=Bogage |first3=Jacob |last4=Dent |first4=Alec |date=February 18, 2025 |title=Ken Martin’s first big trip as DNC chair |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/18/ken-martins-first-big-trip-dnc-chair/ |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=The Washington Post |quote=In a post Saturday on X, state Sen. Zach Duckworth (R) ruled himself out of the [Senate] race but expressed interest in a bid for governor.}}{{Cite web |author1=Nir |first=David |author2=Singer, Jeff |date=February 27, 2025 |title=Morning Digest: Like snowbirds, pols from across the country are eyeing this Florida district |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/i/158000865/mn-gov |access-date=May 19, 2025 |website=The Downballot |language=en |quote=Former state GOP chair David Hann is open to running for governor, he tells the Minnesota Star Tribune's Ryan Faircloth.}}{{cite news |last1=Svirnovskiy |first1=Gregory |date=March 31, 2025 |title=Lindell teases run for Minnesota governor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/31/lindell-minnesota-governor-00262863 |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=Politico |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Faircloth |first1=Ryan |date=May 19, 2025 |title=A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who's ruled it out |url=https://www.startribune.com/a-look-at-who-might-run-for-minnesota-governor-in-2026-and-whos-ruled-it-out/601220891 |access-date=February 12, 2025 |work=Minnesota Star Tribune |language=en}}

Nebraska

{{main|2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election}}

Governor Jim Pillen, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 59.7% of the vote. He is running for re-election to a second term.

Former union leader Dan Osborn, who ran as an independent in the 2024 regular Senate election, is a potential candidate.{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff |date=2025-02-08 |title=Nebraska's Dan Osborn weighs running for 2nd District, other offices in 2026 |url=https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/nebraskas-dan-osborn-weighs-running-for-2nd-district-other-offices-in-2026/article_4d6fb712-e5a7-11ef-882c-73a820bf06cd.html |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Omaha World-Herald |language=en}}

Nevada

{{main|2026 Nevada gubernatorial election}}

Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 48.8% of the vote and is running for re-election to a second term in office. State attorney general Aaron D. Ford is running for the Democratic nomination.{{cite news |work=The Nevada Independent |access-date=December 12, 2024 |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-attorney-general-aaron-ford-says-he-intends-to-run-for-governor |author=Mueller, Tabitha |title=Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor |date=December 12, 2024}}

New Hampshire

{{main|2026 New Hampshire gubernatorial election}}

Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican who was elected in 2024 with 53.6% of the vote, has not stated whether she will run for re-election yet. New Hampshire elects its governors on a two-year cycle.

Former state senator Tom Sherman, who was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2022, has publicly expressed interest in running for governor again in 2026.{{cite news |last1=Sexton |first1=Adam |title=Tom Sherman considering campaign for governor or 1st District in 2026 |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/democrat-tom-sherman-new-hampshire/64657769 |access-date=May 2, 2025 |work=WMUR-TV |date=May 2, 2025 |language=en}}

New Mexico

{{Main|2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, 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.

Previous U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former U.S. Representative Deb Haaland has declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination, as has Bernalillo County District Attorney and former Democratic Party of New Mexico chairman Sam Bregman. Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces, has formed an exploratory committee to prepare a run for the Democratic nomination.{{Cite web |last=Groves |first=Jason |title=Former Las Cruces Mayor contemplating run for New Mexico governor |url=https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2025/02/27/ken-miyagishima-contemplating-run-for-new-mexico-governor/80729495007/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Las Cruces Sun-News |language=en-US}} Howie Morales, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor, has expressed interest in running for the Democratic nomination.{{Cite web |last=Simonich |first=Milan |date=2025-04-22 |title=Governor's race might get third Democratic candidate |url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/governors-race-might-get-third-democratic-candidate/article_cc3ffb62-15b3-421f-bc79-0ab24248e5dd.html |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Santa Fe New Mexican |language=en}}

On the Republican side, Rio Rancho mayor Gregg Hull has announced his candidacy.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Rio Rancho mayor will join race for GOP nomination for governor |url=https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/04/15/rio-rancho-mayor-will-join-race-for-gop-nomination-for-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=New Mexico Political Report |language=en-US}} Former New Mexico Supreme Court chief justice Judith Nakamura and former secretary of the New Mexico Human Services Department Duke Rodriguez have both expressed interest in mounting campaigns for the Republican nomination.{{cite news |last1=Howard |first1=Corey |date=February 11, 2025 |title=Deb Haaland becomes first candidate for governor, who else may run |url=https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-announces-governor-candidacy/63763333 |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=KOAT-TV |language=en |quote=Gregg Hull, the mayor of Rio Rancho, and Judith Nakamura, a former state supreme court justice, are two potential Republican candidates. Both have told Action 7 News they are considering a run for governor}}{{cite news |author=Simonich, Milan |date=May 6, 2025 |title=Duke of cannabis wants to be governor |url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/duke-of-cannabis-wants-to-be-governor/article_3a0b6cd6-cd8a-48fc-b848-63237c0d5c60.html |access-date=May 12, 2025 |work=The Santa Fe New Mexican}} Voice actor Greg Baldwin has expressed interest in running for governor as an independent.{{Cite web |last=Geolas |first=Paris |date=2024-11-12 |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender's Uncle Iroh Star 'Spills the Tea' in New Cosplay Appearance |url=https://www.cbr.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-uncle-iroh-greg-baldwin-cosplay/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=CBR |language=en}}

New York

{{Main|2026 New York gubernatorial election}}

Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, 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. On July 2, 2024, she announced her intention to seek re-election to a second full term. Incumbent lieutenant governor Antonio Delgado declared his candidacy to challenge Hochul.{{cite news |title=Hochul says she's running for another term as New York governor in 2026 |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/07/02/hochul-says-she-s-running-for-another-term-as-governor-in-2026 |access-date=8 July 2024 |work=Spectrum News 1 |language=en |archive-date=July 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708215410/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/07/02/hochul-says-she-s-running-for-another-term-as-governor-in-2026 |url-status=live }} Congressman Ritchie Torres from {{ushr|NY|15}} has expressed interest in mounting a primary challenge to Hochul after openly criticizing her administration.{{cite news |title=Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's 'open to' running for New York governor after criticizing Hochul |first=Marcia |last=Kramer |work=CBS News |date=November 26, 2024 |access-date=November 28, 2024 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ritchie-torres-new-york-governor-kathy-hochul/ |archive-date=November 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241128020909/https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ritchie-torres-new-york-governor-kathy-hochul/ |url-status=live }} Former U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district Jamaal Bowman has also expressed interest in running for governor, along with other offices.{{Cite web |last=Thorp V |first=Frank |last2=Wong |first2=Scott |title=Inside the most bizarre Congress in recent memory |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/118th-congress-craziest-speaker-races-mccarthy-johnson-gaetz/index.html |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.nbcnews.com |language=en}}

U.S. Representative Mike Lawler of {{ushr|NY|17}} is widely seen as a potential Republican challenger.{{Cite web |last=Ngo |first=Emily |date=November 15, 2024 |title=New York Republicans now have an Elise Stefanik-sized void to fill |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/15/elise-stefaniks-void-in-new-york-00189676 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Politico}}{{Cite web |last1=Fandos |first1=Nicholas |last2=Fahy |first2=Claire |date=November 6, 2024 |title=Lawler Wins New York Swing Seat, Lifting Republican House Chances |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/nyregion/new-york-house-lawler-mondaire-jones.html |url-status=live |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=The New York Times |archive-date=November 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116062611/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/nyregion/new-york-house-lawler-mondaire-jones.html }}{{Cite web |last=Fahlberg |first=Audrey |date=November 15, 2024 |title=Keep an Eye on Republican Mike Lawler for New York's 2026 Gov Election |url=https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/keep-an-eye-on-republican-mike-lawler-for-new-yorks-2026-gov-election/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=National Review |archive-date=November 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115175953/https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/keep-an-eye-on-republican-mike-lawler-for-new-yorks-2026-gov-election/ }}{{Cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Jon |last2=Bocanegra |first2=Michelle |date=November 14, 2024 |title=As NY shifts right, could a Republican governor be next? Rep. Mike Lawler hopes so |url=https://gothamist.com/news/republican-governor-mike-lawler-kathy-hochul-ny |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Gothamist}}{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Nick |date=November 22, 2024 |title=Ritchie Torres seeks to raise statewide profile amid biting Kathy Hochul criticism |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/22/torres-hochul-governor-campaign-00191249 |url-status=live |access-date=November 22, 2024 |website=Politico |archive-date=November 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122233752/https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/22/torres-hochul-governor-campaign-00191249 }}{{Cite web |last=Facciola |first=Timmy |date=November 22, 2024 |title=Mike Lawler, potential NY gubernatorial contender, celebrates Gaetz departure |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/22/mike-lawler-republican-primary-maga-00191348 |access-date=November 24, 2024 |website=Politico}} Former lieutenant governor Betsy McCaughey, who was the Liberal Party of New York candidate for governor in 1998, has expressed interest in mounting a campaign, as has U.S. Representative for New York's 21st congressional district Elise Stefanik, and businessman and candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2013 John Catsimatidis.{{Cite tweet |number=1922043770687680538 |user=JasonBeeferman |title=Former Republican Lt. Gov. @Betsy_McCaughey says she's explored running for governor again, and hasn't made a decision yet. @sidrosenberg also said this morning she's running for the seat. |date=May 12, 2025}}{{Cite web |last=Kouremenos |first=Achilleas |date=2025-03-07 |title=Catsimatidis Not Running for NYC Mayor, but May Consider Run for Governor |url=https://www.thenationalherald.com/john-catsimatidis-not-running-for-nyc-mayor-but-may-consider-run-for-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=The National Herald |language=en-US}} Other potential Republican candidates include Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin.

Ohio

{{Main|2026 Ohio gubernatorial election}}

Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 62.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Ohio Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

On the Republican side, former Morgan County School Board President Heather Hill has announced his candidacy,{{cite web|last=Andrews|first=Melissa|title=Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says he will run for Governor|url=https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/ohio-attorney-general-dave-yost-governor/512-50a73f31-fd75-4195-b7c8-8aa5191bf777|date=December 6, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Who's running for Ohio governor in 2026? |url=https://www.wtol.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/who-is-running-for-ohio-governor-in-2026-special-election/512-d7cf3db7-3411-414f-a9e4-b33c69389295 |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=wtol.com |language=en-US}} as has Biotech entrepreneur and former candidate for the Republican Party nomination in the 2024 United States presidential election Vivek Ramaswamy.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-02 |title=Vivek Ramaswamy: People in Ohio are 'pleading' with me to run for governor {{!}} Fox News Video |url=https://www.foxnews.com/video/6362776728112 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Fox News |language=en-US |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007163521/https://www.foxnews.com/video/6362776728112 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2024-09-21 |title=Vivek Ramaswamy hints at Ohio governor run at his Springfield town hall |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/vivek-ramaswamy-hints-at-ohio-governor-run-at-his-springfield-town-hall/articleshow/113534560.cms |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002213654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/vivek-ramaswamy-hints-at-ohio-governor-run-at-his-springfield-town-hall/articleshow/113534560.cms |url-status=live }} Ohio attorney general Dave Yost, who announced his candidacy for governor in January 2025, withdrew from the race and endorsed Ramaswamy in May 2025.{{cite news |last1=Jordan |first1=Felicia |title='I am simply not that important' {{!}} AG Dave Yost suspends his campaign to be Ohio's governor |url=https://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/ag-dave-yost-suspends-his-campaign-to-be-ohios-governor |access-date=May 16, 2025 |work=WCPO-TV |date=May 16, 2025 |language=en}}

As for Democrats, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton has said she will run for Governor. Former U.S. Representative and 2022 U.S. Senate nominee Tim Ryan has expressed interest in running, as have former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern and former Senator Sherrod Brown.{{Cite web |last=Tobias |first=Andrew |date=2024-11-14 |title=Democrat Tim Ryan open to 2026 election run; who's battling for Ohio House speaker |url=https://signalcleveland.org/democrat-tim-ryan-open-to-2026-election-run/ |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Signal Cleveland |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Former Ohio Democratic Party chair is mulling a return to politics |url=https://www.wosu.org/2024-08-27/former-ohio-democratic-party-chair-is-mulling-a-return-to-politics |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=WOSU Public Media |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Jonathan |title=‘He Is Ohio’: DeWine Pitches an Alternative to Ramaswamy |url=https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/05/28/ohio-governor-race-ramaswamy-dewine-jim-tressel-00371453 |access-date=29 May 2025 |website=Politico}}

Oklahoma

{{Main|2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial election}}

{{see also|2026 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, 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.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former Oklahoma Secretary of Budget Mike Mazzei, former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Charles McCall, and former state senator Jake A. Merrick are all seeking the Republican nomination. Other potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, State Senate President Greg Treat, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.{{cite news |last1=Forman |first1=Carmen |title=Is Oklahoma's next governor's race already getting started? |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/is-oklahomas-next-governors-race-already-getting-started/article_e28611c4-da10-11ed-9550-dfed613901b9.html |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=Tulsa World |date=April 16, 2023 |archive-date=May 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503142043/https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/is-oklahomas-next-governors-race-already-getting-started/article_e28611c4-da10-11ed-9550-dfed613901b9.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Tres |title=AG Drummond takes Rep. Terry O'Donnell case from DA Vicki Behenna |url=https://nondoc.com/2023/02/06/drummond-takes-rep-terry-odonnell-case-from-behenna/ |access-date=9 February 2023 |work=NonDoc |date=February 6, 2023 |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830164258/https://nondoc.com/2023/02/06/drummond-takes-rep-terry-odonnell-case-from-behenna/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Sources: Ryan Walters mulls bid for governor amid attacks on TPS |url=https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/08/07/sources-ryan-walters-mulls-bid-for-governor-amid-attacks-on-tps/ |access-date=25 August 2023 |work=The Black Wall Street Times |date=August 7, 2023 |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003110611/https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/08/07/sources-ryan-walters-mulls-bid-for-governor-amid-attacks-on-tps/ |url-status=live }}

On the Democratic side, state representative Cyndi Munson is running for governor.

Oregon

{{Main|2026 Oregon gubernatorial election}}

Governor Tina Kotek, a Democrat, 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.

On the Republican side, former professional mixed martial artist Chael Sonnen has expressed interest in running for governor.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=Chael Sonnen Says He’ll Run for Oregon Governor |url=https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2024/11/30/chael-sonnen-says-hell-run-for-oregon-governor/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Willamette Week |language=en}}

Pennsylvania

{{Main|2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election}}

Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, 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.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, is seen as a potential candidate for her party's nomination.{{Cite web |last=Avilucea |first=Isaac |date=2024-12-02 |title=Stacy Garrity is the Pennsylvania GOP's heir apparent |url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/02/pennsylvania-treasurer-stacy-garrity-future |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Axios |language=en}} State Senator Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee against Shapiro in 2022, is also considering running.{{Cite news |last=Brennan |first=Chris |date=July 30, 2023 |title=Doug Mastriano sure seems to be campaigning for something, and Republicans are worried |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/doug-mastriano-pennsylvania-governor-josh-shaipro-campaign-trail-20230730.html |access-date=July 30, 2023 |archive-date=July 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730100327/https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/doug-mastriano-pennsylvania-governor-josh-shaipro-campaign-trail-20230730.html |url-status=live }} Other potential Republican candidates include state senator Scott Martin, and U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district Dan Meuser.{{cite news |last1=White |first1=Jaxon |date=April 4, 2025 |title=State Sen. Scott Martin doesn't rule out potential entrance into 2026 governor's race |url=https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/state-sen-scott-martin-doesn-t-rule-out-potential-entrance-into-2026-governor-s-race/article_b1f4ae85-6533-44ae-95b2-61408f9535c9.html |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=Lancaster Online |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=John |date=2025-04-07 |title=Garrity and Meuser bring potential gubernatorial pitches to conservative conference • Pennsylvania Capital-Star |url=https://penncapital-star.com/campaigns-elections/garrity-and-meuser-bring-potential-gubernatorial-pitches-to-conservative-conference/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Pennsylvania Capital-Star |language=en-US}}

Rhode Island

{{Main|2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election}}

{{See also|2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Governor Dan McKee, a Democrat, 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. He announced on March 3, 2025, that he would do so. Raimondo has also expressed interest in running for another term.{{Cite web |last=Dennis |first=Ian |date=November 14, 2024 |title=Gina Raimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island |url=https://thepublicsradio.org/politics/gina-raimondo-is-considering-another-run-for-governor-of-rhode-island/ |access-date=November 14, 2024 |website=The Public's Radio |archive-date=November 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116112034/https://thepublicsradio.org/politics/gina-raimondo-is-considering-another-run-for-governor-of-rhode-island/ |url-status=live }}

Helena Foulkes, former executive with CVS Pharmacy and candidate for governor in 2022, has expressed interest in running either as a Democrat or independent.{{Cite web |last=Nir |first=David |title=Morning Digest, sponsored by 314 Action: Oklahoma Republican who fought state funding for religious school launches bid for governor |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-sponsored-by-314-action-c0f?open=false#%C2%A7ri-gov |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.the-downballot.com |language=en}}

On the Republican side, 2022 gubernatorial nominee Ashley Kalus is considered a potential candidate.{{Cite web |title=The Providence Journal Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts |url=https://subscribe.providencejournal.com/restricted?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.providencejournal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2025%2F01%2F27%2Fwill-ashley-kalus-run-for-ri-governor-again-heres-what-she-told-us%2F77264172007%2F&gps-source=CPROADBLOCKDH&itm_source=roadblock&itm_medium=onsite&itm_campaign=premiumroadblock&gca-cat=p&theme=twentyfour&hideGrid=true&gnt-eid=control |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=subscribe.providencejournal.com}}

South Carolina

{{Main|2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election}}

Governor Henry McMaster, a Republican, 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 full term.

Republican state senator Josh Kimbrell has formed an exploratory committee to prepare a run for governor.{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Nick |date=2025-03-25 |title=Upstate SC Sen. Josh Kimbrell says he is weighing bid for governor |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/josh-kimbrell-governor-south-carolina-senate/article_4d319eef-d466-4152-a1b7-db06c96469af.html |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Post and Courier |language=en}} Possible Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, State Senate Majority Leader A. Shane Massey, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, businessman and 2018 gubernatorial candidate John Warren, and Attorney General Alan Wilson.{{Cite web |last=Brack |first=Andy |date=2023-02-25 |title=Brack: Race for governor in 2026 already underway |url=http://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/02/25/brack-race-for-governor-in-2026-already-underway/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Charleston City Paper |language=en-US |archive-date=May 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526133448/https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/02/25/brack-race-for-governor-in-2026-already-underway/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Brack |first=Andy |date=2023-02-24 |title=BRACK: Race for governor in 2026 already underway – Statehouse Report |url=https://www.statehousereport.com/2023/02/24/brack-race-for-governor-in-2026-already-underway/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Statehouse Report |archive-date=September 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918215547/https://www.statehousereport.com/2023/02/24/brack-race-for-governor-in-2026-already-underway/ |url-status=live }} U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district Nancy Mace is said to be considering joining the race, as is U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district Ralph Norman.{{cite news |last1=Solender |first1=Andrew |date=November 27, 2024 |title=Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026 |url=https://www.axios.com/2024/11/27/house-members-running-for-senate-governor-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241128024940/https://www.axios.com/2024/11/27/house-members-running-for-senate-governor-2026 |archive-date=November 28, 2024 |access-date=November 27, 2024 |work=Axios |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Chornobroff |first=Shaun |date=2025-03-26 |title=SC congressman likely to join governor's race, sees this as only opportunity • SC Daily Gazette |url=https://scdailygazette.com/2025/03/26/sc-congressman-likely-to-join-governors-race-sees-this-as-only-opportunity/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=SC Daily Gazette |language=en-US}}

South Dakota

{{Main|2026 South Dakota gubernatorial election}}

Governor Larry Rhoden, a Republican, took office in 2025 upon the resignation of Kristi Noem to become Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web|url=https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/01/26/sd-reactions-kristi-noems-confirmation-dhs-secretary-larry-rhoden-becoming-governor/|title=SD reactions to Kristi Noem’s confirmation as DHS Secretary, Larry Rhoden becoming Governor|last1=Brown|first1=Prker|date=January 25, 2025|access-date=January 25, 2025}} Noem was re-elected in 2022 with 62% of the vote. Rhoden has not yet announced whether he'll seek a full term as governor,{{cite web|url=https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/11/12/larry-rhoden-south-dakotas-next-governor/|title=Larry Rhoden: South Dakota's next governor?|work=Dakota News Now|date=November 12, 2024|access-date=November 15, 2024|archive-date=November 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113162545/https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/11/12/larry-rhoden-south-dakotas-next-governor/|url-status=live}} but has expressed interest in doing so.{{cite news |last1=Yost |first1=Rae |date=February 7, 2025 |title=Rhoden takes step to possibly run for Governor |url=https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/rhoden-takes-step-to-possibly-run-for-governor/ |access-date=May 19, 2025 |work=KELO-TV}}

Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives Jon Hansen has launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for governor.{{Cite web |last=Huber |first=Makenzie |date=2025-04-25 |title=First candidate for governor focuses on property rights, spending and halting ‘corporate welfare’ • South Dakota Searchlight |url=https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/04/24/first-candidate-governor-race-jon-hansen-focuses-property-rights-spending-cuts-halting-corporate-welfare-karla-lems/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=South Dakota Searchlight |language=en-US}} U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has expressed interest in mounting a campaign,{{Cite web |last=Heemstra |first=Jody |title=Dusty Johnson expects to run for Governor of South Dakota in 2026, but don’t expect a formal announcement anytime soon |url=https://drgnews.com/2025/02/20/dusty-johnson-to-run-for-governor-of-south-dakota-in-2026-but-dont-expect-a-formal-announcement-anytime-soon/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=DRGNews |language=en}} as has Attorney General Marty Jackley.{{Cite web |last=Haiar |first=Joshua |last2=Tupper |first2=Seth |date=2024-11-12 |title=Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run Homeland Security • South Dakota Searchlight |url=https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/11/12/trump-reportedly-picks-south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-to-run-homeland-security/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=South Dakota Searchlight |language=en-US}}

Tennessee

{{Main|2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election}}

Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 64.9% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Tennessee Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th congressional district John Rose has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, and State House Speaker Cameron Sexton have been named as potential Republican candidates.{{Cite web |last=Rau |first=Nate |date=June 20, 2024 |title=An early look at Tennessee’s 2026 governor’s race |url=https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/06/20/an-early-look-at-tennessees-2026-governors-race |website=Axios}}{{Cite web |last=Ashe |first=Victor |title=High-profile Republicans' silence over House expulsions speaks volumes {{!}} Victor Ashe |url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/2023/04/17/republicans-silence-over-tennessee-three-expulsions-speaks-volumes/70100595007/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |language=en-US |date=July 7, 2023 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907021450/https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/2023/04/17/republicans-silence-over-tennessee-three-expulsions-speaks-volumes/70100595007/ |url-status=live }} U.S. Representatives Andy Ogles and Tim Burchett are said to be considering running. Diana Harshbarger, U.S. Representative for from Tennessee's 1st congressional district, has expressed interest in running if Blackburn chooses not to.{{Cite web |last=Pappert |first=Tom |date=2025-01-28 |title=Rep. Diana Harshbarger Confirms Interest in Campaign for Tennessee Governor if Blackburn Does Not Run, Joining U.S. Senate |url=https://tennesseestar.com/news/rep-diana-harshbarger-confirms-interest-in-campaign-for-tennessee-governor-if-blackburn-does-not-run-joining-u-s-senate/tpappert/2025/01/28/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Tennessee Star |language=en-US}}

Texas

{{Main|2026 Texas gubernatorial election}}

{{See also|2026 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election}}

Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 54.8% of the vote. Because Texas does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term. On March 1, 2024, Abbott announced his intention to seek re-election.{{cite news |last1=Watkins |first1=Matthew |title=Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is "absolutely" on vice president short list |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/29/greg-abbott-donald-trump-vice-president/ |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=The Texas Tribune |date=March 1, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=August 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802024359/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/29/greg-abbott-donald-trump-vice-president/ |url-status=live }}

Dave Clark, a former Amazon executive and former CEO of Flexport, and James Talarico, state representative from the 50th district, are seen as potential Democratic candidates.{{Cite news |last1=Young |first1=Liz |last2=Mattioli |first2=Dana |date=2023-09-06 |title=WSJ News Exclusive {{!}} Dave Clark Resigns as Flexport CEO |language=en-US |work=Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dave-clark-resigns-as-flexport-ceo-b55fe73e |access-date=2023-09-06 |issn=0099-9660 |archive-date=September 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906210607/https://www.wsj.com/articles/dave-clark-resigns-as-flexport-ceo-b55fe73e |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/16/james-talarico-texas-democrats-00101231 |work=Politico |date=16 June 2023 |access-date=16 June 2023 |last=Wren |first=Adam |title=He's Deeply Religious and a Democrat. He Might Be the Next Big Thing in Texas Politics. |archive-date=June 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616180459/https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/16/james-talarico-texas-democrats-00101231 |url-status=live }}

Vermont

Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, was re-elected in 2024 with 73.4% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a sixth two-year term, but has not yet stated if he will do so.

Wisconsin

{{Main|2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial election}}

Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 51.2% of the vote. Because Wisconsin does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, and has not ruled out doing so.{{cite web |last1=Minnis |first1=Glenn |title=Evers hints at third run for governor |url=https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_dab6f1ee-0b88-11ee-9e6b-af5b8d5d00e9.html |publisher=The Center Square |access-date=21 July 2023 |date=15 June 2023 |archive-date=July 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721063000/https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_dab6f1ee-0b88-11ee-9e6b-af5b8d5d00e9.html |url-status=live }}

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, state senator Kelda Roys, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman Ben Wikler are all seen as possible Democratic candidates.{{Cite news |last=Shafer |first=Dan |date=December 21, 2023 |title=David Crowley 'possibly' interested in running for governor in 2026 |url=https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/david-crowley-wisconsin-governor-2026 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |work=The Recombobulation Area |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328223848/https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/david-crowley-wisconsin-governor-2026 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Kelly |first=Jack |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Top cop: What's Josh Kaul's next move? |url=https://captimes.com/news/government/top-cop-whats-josh-kauls-next-move/article_9c109ea9-52d1-5fd8-b2b1-b6af9961c559.html |access-date=March 28, 2024 |work=The Cap Times |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328223847/https://captimes.com/news/government/top-cop-whats-josh-kauls-next-move/article_9c109ea9-52d1-5fd8-b2b1-b6af9961c559.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Wikler could be ‘goldilocks candidate’ for DNC chair |url=https://civicmedia.us/news/2024/11/20/wikler-could-be-goldilocks-candidate-for-dnc-chair |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=civicmedia.us |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Andrea |first=Lawrence |last2=Bice |first2=David |date=November 11, 2024 |title=After an intense election season, the political focus shifts to state races in Wisconsin |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/11/political-focus-shifts-from-national-to-state-elections-in-wisconsin/76110441007/ |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}

On the Republican side, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, state senator Patrick Testin, and U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district Tom Tiffany have all expressed interest in running.{{Cite web |last=Nir |first=David |title=Morning Digest: Top reformist prosecutor draws challenger seeking to roll back changes |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-top-reformist-prosecutor?open=false#%C2%A7wi-gov |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=www.the-downballot.com |language=en}} Businessman Eric Hovde, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024, former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, and Will Martin, candidate for lieutenant governor in 2022, have been mentioned as potential Republican candidates.

Wyoming

{{Main|2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election}}

Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 74.1% of the vote. He will be term limited by the Wyoming Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term.

Civil engineer Brent Bien, who challenged Gordon in the 2022 Republican primary, has announced a campaign.

President Donald Trump has encouraged Republican state senator Bo Biteman to run for the position in 2026.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-10 |title=Trump Says He Wanted Bo Biteman To Run For Governor Against Gordon |url=https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/01/10/trump-says-he-wanted-bo-biteman-to-run-for-governor-against-gordon/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Cowboy State Daily |language=en}} U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district Harriet Hageman and State Treasurer Curt Meier have both expressed interest in running.{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Nathan L. |date=2025-02-12 |title=House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority |url=https://rollcall.com/2025/02/12/governor-elections-house-members/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Roll Call |language=en-US}}

Territories and federal district

= District of Columbia =

{{main|2026 Washington, D.C., mayoral election}}

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 =

{{Main|2026 Guam gubernatorial election}}

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. Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio, a Democrat elected alongside Leon Guerrero, announced in 2023 that he would pursue the governorship in 2026.{{Cite web |last=Eugenio Gilbert |first=Haidee |date=2023-12-03 |title=Tenorio announces 2026 gubernatorial run |url=https://www.guampdn.com/news/tenorio-announces-2026-gubernatorial-run/article_a4a4a6b6-9187-11ee-891c-6f3ec421f63a.html |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Pacific Daily News |language=en}}

= Northern Mariana Islands =

{{Main|2026 Northern Mariana Islands gubernatorial election}}

Governor Arnold Palacios was 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 =

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.

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