2023 Governor's Chairs by State

The Green Papers: 2023 General Election

2023 Governor's Chairs
by State

3 Governor's Chairs up for election in 2023

47 Governor's Chairs not up for election in 2023

26 Open Governor's Chairs (voluntary retirement, seeking other political office, term limits)

2 Incumbents renominated by same party

105 Candidates seeking a Governor's Chair (Candidates may run under the banner of multiple parties. Hence, the number of parties may be greater than the number of candidates.)

This is a list of the current Governors' chairs, the incumbents occupying them, and the candidacy status of said incumbents. Chairs up for election in the year 2023 are marked as such.

There have been 0 deaths, 0 resignation, and 0 changes of party affiliation in 2023.

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Alabama 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Kay Ivey • Ascended to the chair 10 April 2017 following the resignation of Governor Robert J. Bentley (Republican). First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit

Alaska 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Mike J. Dunleavy • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

Arizona 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Katie Hobbs • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Arkansas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

California 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Gavin Newsom • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit
		Democratic		Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • 24 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2024.
		Democratic		Public Instruction Superintendent Tony K. Thurmond • 23 September 2023: "I didn't come from money, power, or influence. I'm running for Governor to be a voice for those who need one ...."
		Democratic		former state Controller Betty Yee • First elected as Comptroller: 2014, re-elected: 2018

Colorado 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Jared Polis • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit

Connecticut 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Edward "Ned" Lamont • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Delaware 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor John Charles Carney, Jr. • Previously served in the U.S. House 2011-2017. First elected to the Governor's Chair: 2016, 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Democratic		Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long • 12 September 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2024.
		Democratic		New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer

Florida 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Ronald D. "Ron" DeSantis • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Georgia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Brian Porter Kemp • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.
		Democratic		Justin Laster

Hawaii 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Joshua B. "Josh" Green • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Idaho 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Brad Little • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Illinois 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor J.B. Pritzker • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Indiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Eric Joseph Holcomb • First elected: 2016; re-elected: 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.
		Democratic		Bob Kern
		Democratic		former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick • formerly a Republican

		Republican		Senator Michael K. "Mike" Braun • 29 November 2022: Candidate for Governor in 2024.
		Republican		former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers
		Republican		Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch
		Republican		Eric Doden
		Republican		former Attorney General Curtis T. Hill, Jr. • First elected: 2016, did not receive his party's nomination in 2020.

		Libertarian		Donald Rainwater

		Write-in		Christopher Stried

Iowa 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Kimberly K. "Kim" Reynolds • Ascended to the Governor's Chair: 24 May 2017 [re: Governor Terry E. Branstad (Republican) resignation to become Ambassador to China]; first elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Kansas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Laura Kelly • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Kentucky 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2019, 2023. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Andy Beshear • First elected: 2019 • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2023 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. • Renominated

		Democratic		Governor Andy Beshear • for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman
		~~Democratic~~		~~Peppy Martin - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Geoffrey M. "Geoff" Young - lost primary~~

		Republican		Attorney General Daniel Cameron • 10 May 2022: Candidate for Governor in 2023.
		~~Republican~~		~~Jacob Clark - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~David O. Cooper - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Eric C. Deters - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~former McCreary School Board Member Robert "Bob" DeVore - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon - lost primary~~ • 12 July 2021: Candidate for Governor in 2022.
		~~Republican~~		~~Somerset Mayor Alan Keck - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Dennis Ray Ormerod - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Agriculture Commissioner Ryan F. Quarles - lost primary~~ • 2 May 2022: Candidate for Governor in 2023.
		~~Republican~~		~~Johnny Ray Rice - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Robbie C. Smith - lost primary~~

		Write-in		Brian Fishback • for Lieutenant Governor: William "Bill" Fishback

Louisiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2019, 2023. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

Open		Democratic	Governor John Bel Edwards • First elected: 2015; re-elected: 2019 • Chair up for regular election: Saturday 14 October 2023 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At Term Limit
		Independent		Benjamin Barnes
		Republican		Patrick Henry "Dat" Barthel
		Democratic		Daniel M. "Danny" Cole
		Republican		Xavier Ellis
		No Party		"Keitron" Gagnon
		Republican		state Senator Sharon W. Hewitt
		Independent		Jeffery Istre
		Republican		"Xan" John
		Republican		Attorney General "Jeff" Landry
		Independent		Hunter Lundy
		Republican		state Representative Richard James Nelson • 20 September 2023: "Today, I am withdrawing from the Louisiana Governor's race, and endorsing Jeff Landry." He remains on the ballot.
		Republican		Treasurer John M. Schroder, Sr. • 9 January 2023: Candidate for Governor.
		Independent		Frank Scurlock
		Republican		Stephen "Wags" Waguespack
		Democratic		former state Transportation Secretary Shawn D. Wilson • 4 March 2023: Resigned as Transportation Secretary.

Maine 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Janet T. Mills • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Maryland 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Wes Moore • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Massachusetts 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Maura Healey • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Michigan 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Gretchen Whitmer • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Minnesota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Mississippi 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2019, 2023. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Tate Reeves • First elected: 2019. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2023 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. • Renominated

		Democratic		Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley

		~~Republican~~		~~David Grady Hardigree - lost primary~~
		Republican		Governor Tate Reeves
		~~Republican~~		~~John Witcher - lost primary~~

		Independent		Gwendolyn Gray

Missouri 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Michael L. "Mike" Parson • Ascended to the Governor's chair: 1 June 2018 [re: resignation of Governor Eric Greitens (Republican)]. First elected: 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Democratic		state Representative Crystal Quade

		Republican		Secretary of State John R. "Jay" Ashcroft • 6 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2024.
		Republican		state Senator William C. "Bill" Eigel
		Republican		Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe
		Republican		Darrell McClanahan, III
		Republican		Deshon Porter

Montana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 4-term period
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Greg Gianforte • First elected: 2020 • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. • Open Chair

		Democratic		Ryan Busse

		Republican		state Representative Tanner J. Smith

Nebraska 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Jim Pillen • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Nevada 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Joseph "Joe" Lombardo • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.
		Republican		M. Kameron Hawkins

New Hampshire 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2024. Term Limit: None. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Chris Sununu • First elected: 2016; re-elected: 2018, 2020, 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Chair - 19 July 2023: "I have decided not to run for another term as Governor in 2024...."

		Democratic		Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig
		Democratic		Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington

		Republican		former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte • First elected: 2010; unsuccessful candidate for re-election: 2016.
		Republican		former state Senator Chuck Morse

New Jersey 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2021, 2025. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Philip "Phil" Murphy • First elected: 2017, re-elected: 2021 • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 4 November 2025 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

		Democratic		Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop
		Democratic		former state Senator Steve Sweeney

		Republican		former state Assembly Member Jack Ciattarelli

New Mexico 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

New York 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Kathleen Courtney "Kathy" Hochul • Ascended to the Governor's Chair: 24 August 2021 [re: resignation of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (Democratic)]. First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

North Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Roy Asberry Cooper, III • First elected: 2016; re-elected: 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Democratic		Mike Morgan
		Democratic		Attorney General Joshua Harold "Josh" Stein • 18 January 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2024.

		Republican		Treasurer Dale Robbins Folwell
		Republican		Lieutenant Governor Mark Keith Robinson
		Republican		Jesse Thomas
		Republican		former Member of Congress Bradley Mark "Mark" Walker • First elected to the U.S. Congress: 2014, re-elected 2016, 2018; Not a candidate for reelection: 2020; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the United States Senate: 2022.
		Republican		former state Senator Andy Wells

		Libertarian		Shannon Bray
		Libertarian		Michael "Mike" Ross

North Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: North Dakota passed an initiative in November 2022 to amend the state's Constitution to add Gubernatorial term limits of 2 4 year terms. Applies to individuals elected after 1 January 2023.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Doug Burgum • First elected: 2016; re-elected: 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. • 7 June 2023: Announced he is running for President in 2024.

Ohio 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Michael "Mike" DeWine • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.
		Republican		Lieutenant Governor Jon A. Husted
		Republican		Matt A. Mayer • ?
		Republican		Jeremiah Workman
		Republican		Attorney General David A. "Dave" Yost

Oklahoma 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Kevin Stitt • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Oregon 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Tina Kotek • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Pennsylvania 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Joshua D. "Josh" Shapiro • First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

		Libertarian		Ken Krawchuk

Rhode Island 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Daniel J. "Dan" McKee • 2 March 2021: Ascended to the office of Governor [re: Governor Gina Raimondo confirmed as Secretary of Commerce in the Biden Administration]. First elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

South Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Henry D. McMaster • 24 January 2017: Ascended to the Governor's Chair following the resignation of Governor Nikki Randhawa Haley (Republican) who became United Nations Ambassador; first elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

South Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Kristi Lynn Noem • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. Previously served in the U.S. House 2011-2019. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Tennessee 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor William "Bill" Lee • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit.

Texas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Greg Abbott • Previously served as Attorney General: first elected 2002; re-elected: 2006, 2010; First elected as Governor: 2014; re-elected: 2018, 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Utah 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Spencer J. Cox • Previously served as Lieutenant Governor 2013-2020; First elected: 2020 • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • 17 March 2023: "I promised two terms if the people will have me. So that will be it for me."

		*Republican*		*Governor Spencer J. Cox*
		Republican		state Representative Phil Lyman

Vermont 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2024. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Phil Scott • First elected: 2016; re-elected: 2018, 2020, 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024
	If no candidate receives 50% of the vote in the November General Election, the state Legislature chooses the next Governor.

Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2021, 2025. Term Limit: ineligble to immediately succeed after a given 4-year term
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Glenn A. Youngkin • First elected: 2021. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 4 November 2025 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Democratic		Member of Congress Abigail A. Spanberger • Congressional District 7

Washington 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Jay R. Inslee • First elected: 2012; re-elected: 2016, 2020. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Chair - 1 May 2023: Governor Inslee will not seek re-election: "I'm ready to pass the torch...."
		Republican		former Richland School Board Member M. Semi Bird • 1 August 2023: Apparently recalled as Richland School Board Member.
		Democratic		Attorney General Bob Ferguson • 2 May 2023: Announced exploratory campaign for Governor.
		Democratic		Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz
		Republican		Daniel Miller
		Democratic		state Senator Mark Douglas Mullet
		Republican		former Member of Congress David G. "Dave" Reichert • First elected to the U.S. House: 2004; re-elected: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016; not a candidate for reelection: 2018.

West Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor James Conley "Jim" Justice, II • First elected: 2016 (as a Democrat); changed party affiliation to Republican: 3 August 2017; re-elected: 2020 (as a Republican) • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - 27 April 2023: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 1 Seat in 2024.

		Democratic		Cecil Silva
		Democratic		Huntington Mayor Stephen T. "Steve" Williams

		Republican		Terri Bradshaw
		Republican		state Delegate Moore Capito • Son of Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
		Republican		Chris Miller • Son of Member of Congress Carol Devine Miller, grandson of the late Governor Arch Moore, cousin of state Treasurer Riley Moore.
		Republican		Attorney General Patrick James Morrisey • 4 April 2023: Announced candidacy for Governor.
		Republican		Edwin Vanover
		Republican		Secretary of State Andrew "Mac" Warner • 11 January 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2024.
		Republican		Rashida Yost

		Constitution		former state Delegate S. Marshall Wilson

		Libertarian		Erika Kolenich

		Mountain		Chase Linko-Looper

		Independent		Quintin Gerard Caldwell
		Independent		Fred Vance

Wisconsin 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Anthony Steven "Tony" Evers • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

		Independent		Jacob Veenhuis

Wyoming 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 4-term period. The Wyoming Supreme Court determined on 4 May 2004 that term limits require an amendment to the state constitution rather than, as they were, imposed by a 1992 ballot initiative. At the time, the ruling was not applied to statewide offices. Reference: CATHCART v. MEYER, 2004 WY 49, 88 P.3d 1050, Case Number: 04-32, 04-33, 04-34, Decided: 05/04/2004
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Mark Gordon • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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