2026 Governor's Chairs by State

The Green Papers: 2026 General Election

2026 Governor's Chairs
by State

36 Governor's Chairs up for election in 2026

14 Governor's Chairs not up for election in 2026

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

17 Incumbents renominated by same party

1 Incumbent lost primary - no longer a candidate for this office

1 Democratic

477 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 2024 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

Open		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 Regular Primary on 19 May 2026. If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote in the primary, a 16 June runoff will be held between the top two vote-getters.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		former U.S. Senator Gordon Douglas "Doug" Jones • First elected to the US Senate in a special election: 12 December 2017; unsuccessful candidate for re-election: 2020.

		Republican		Senator Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville • 27 May 2025: Senator Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville announces his candidacy for Governor in 2026.

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

Open		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
			Open Chair (no incumbent)
		~~Democratic~~		former state Senator Tom Begich - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Julia Hnilicka • ~~on General Election ballot.~~ 28 August 2026: Withdrew endorsing former state Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.
		~~Democratic; Nonpartisan~~		former state Senator Click Bishop - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Greta Schuerch • Bishop Click is a Democrat. Greta Schuerch is Nonpartisan.
		Republican		former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson • for Lieutenant Governor: Josh Church • on General Election ballot.
		~~Republican~~		former state Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Robert "Bob" Craig
		~~Republican~~		Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: George B. Hightower
		~~Nonpartisan~~		Meda DeWitt - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Christopher Steere
		~~Republican~~		Candi English - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Jodi Taylor • former Attorney General Treg Taylor's wife.
		~~Republican~~		Michael Loren Gilbert - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Timothy Dean Hickel
		~~Republican~~		Matt Andrew Heilala - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Jesse M. Sumner
		~~Republican~~		former state Senator Shelley Hughes - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Blake Gettys • 14 November 2025: Shelley Hughes resigned from the state Senate.
		Democratic; Nonpartisan		former state Representative Jonathan S. "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins • for Lieutenant Governor: Zac Johnson • Jonathan "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) Zac Johnson (Nonpartisan) on General Election ballot
		~~Republican; Undeclared~~		Henry F. "Hank" Kroll - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Tommy R. Nicholson, III • Henry F. "Hank" Kroll (Republican), Tommy R. Nicholson, III (Undeclared)
		~~Republican~~		former state Senator Lesil L. McGuire - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: former state Representative Sara E. Rasmussen
		~~Democratic; Republican~~		former Angoon City Council Member James Willia"JP4" Parkin, IV - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Ramadhani "Ram" Greer • Parkin is a registered Republican. Greer is a registered Democrat.
		~~Undeclared~~		Destry J. Payne, Sr. - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Cliff Silvers
		Republican		former Attorney General Treg Taylor • for Lieutenant Governor: Candi English
		~~Nonpartisan~~		former Governor Bill Walker - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: former state Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck • Governor Walker was first elected as an Independent in 2014. Ran as a Petition candidate in 2018 where he suspended his campaign but remained on the ballot.
		Republican		Bernadette M. Wilson • for Lieutenant Governor: former state Senator Michael K. "Mike" Shower • On General Election ballot.

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. • Renominated

		Democratic		Governor Katie Hobbs • for Lieutenant Governor: former Mesa Mayor John Giles (Republican and Independent)

		Republican		Member of Congress Andy Biggs • for Lieutenant Governor: former state Senator Sine Kerr • Congress CD 5
		~~Republican~~		~~Ken Miceli - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Scott Neely - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress David S. Schweikert - lost primary~~ • 30 September 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. Member of Congress CD 1

		Green		Risa Lombardo • for Lieutenant Governor: Lisa Castillo

		No Labels		Teri Ann Hourihan • for Lieutenant Governor: Angela Harrolle Mohan
		~~No Labels~~		~~Hugh Lytle - lost primary~~ • 3 April 2026: Challenge to Nominating Petitions based on valid signatures. The challenge failed. Hourihan v Lyttle, Maricopa County Superior Court, cv2026-014149. circa April 2026: Challenge to Nominating Petitions based on the fact that he used his business address rather than home address. Beckman v Lytle, cv2026-014350. 14 April 2026: The Arizona state trial court ruled that Hugh Lytle is to remain on the Arizona Independent Party Gubernatorial primary ballot. Beckman v Lytle, cv2026-014350. 6 May 2026: The Arizona Supreme Court rules that Hugh Lytle is to remain on the No Labels primary ballot.

		Write-in; (Green)		~~Athena Maria Eastwood - lost primary~~
		Write-in; (Republican)		Gertritrude Gonzalez
		Write-in; (Libertarian)		~~Barry Hess - apparently not a candidate~~
		Write-in; (Green)		~~Carlos Melendez - lost primary~~
		Write-in; (Green)		~~William Josué "Rex" Pounds, IV - lost primary~~

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. • Renominated

		Democratic		state Senator Fredrick J. "Fred" Love
		~~Democratic~~		~~Supha Xayprasith-Mays - lost primary~~

		Republican		Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

		~~Libertarian~~		~~Gary Royce Huskey - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Libertarian~~		~~Marc Leon Rosson - apparently not a candidate~~
		Libertarian		Colt Shelby

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

Open		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
			Open Chair (no incumbent)
		Democratic		former Member of Congress Xavier Becerra • California Attorney General: 1987-1990; California state Assembly member: 1990-1992; First elected to Congress 1992, re-elected: 1994, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, resigned 24 January 2017; California Attorney General: 2017-2021; Health and Human Services Secretary for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.: 2021-2025.
		Republican		Steve Hilton

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

Open		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
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~Senator Michael Farrand Bennet - lost primary~~ • 11 April 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
		Democratic		Attorney General Philip "Phil" Weiser • for Lieutenant Governor: Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper • 2 January 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.

		~~Republican~~		~~state Representative Scott Bottoms - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~state Senator Barbara "Barb" Kirkmeyer - lost primary~~ • 30 June 2026: Received 39.5% in the primary.
		Republican		Victor Marx • for Lieutenant Governor: George Markert

		American Constitution		Stephen Taylor Hamilton • for Lieutenant Governor: James Karl "Jim" Treibert

		Libertarian		Eric Mulder • for Lieutenant Governor: Wayne Harlos
		~~Libertarian~~		~~Joshua Rodriguez - apparently not a candidate~~

		Approval Voting; (Democratic)		Erik Underwood • for Lieutenant Governor: Frank Atwood

		~~Forward Party~~		~~Danny R. Fish - apparently not a candidate~~

		~~No Labels~~		~~Abass Bamba - apparently not a candidate~~

		~~Unity~~		~~Paul Noël Fiorino - lost primary~~ • 30 June 2026: Received 44% of the vote in the primary.
		Unity		Jeff Peckman • for Lieutenant Governor: Tom Hall • 30 June 2026: Received 56% of the vote in the primary.

		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Nathaniel Archuleta - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Shawn Bennett - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Willow Jon Collamer - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~James Dulaney - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Chaz Evanson - apparently not a candidate~~
		Unaffiliated; (Democratic)		~~Fatima Fernandez - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Justin Ganoe - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Chante Jones - apparently not a candidate~~
		Unaffiliated		former Member of Congress Greg Lopez • for Lieutenant Governor: Taralyn Romero • Former Republican mayor of Parker; unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for the US Senate: 2016; unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Colorado: 2018, 2022; first elected as a Republican to the US House in a Special Election: 25 June 2024 [re: resignation of Kenneth R. "Ken" Buck (Republican)]; not a candidate re-election: 2024.
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Rabin Kumar Mahanty - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~William "Will" McBride - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Jarvis Ray - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Joseph Rodriguez - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Gregory Roebuck - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Unaffiliated~~		Rachel S. Suh - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Drew Robertson • 8 July 2026: Petition Withdrawn
		~~Unaffiliated~~		~~Matthew Yearous - apparently not a candidate~~

		Write-in; (No Labels)		~~Kelsey Rowe Heikkinen - apparently not a candidate~~
		Write-in; (No Labels)		~~Fred Osborne - apparently not a candidate~~
		Write-in; (Republican)		Kelvin "K-Man" Wimberly

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 • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~state Representative Josh Elliott - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Governor Edward "Ned" Lamont

		Republican; Independent Party of Connecticut		state Senator Ryan Fazio

Delaware 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Matt Meyer • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~Evelyn Castillo-Bach - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Thomas Eloy Fernandez - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Dayna Marie Foster - lost primary~~
		Democratic		former Member of Congress David W. Jolly • for Lieutenant Governor: former Member of Congress Gwen Graham • First elected as a Republican in a special Congressional election: 11 March 2014 [re: passing of Congressman Charles William "C.W." "Bill" Young (Republican)], reelected: 2014, unsuccessful candidate for reelection: 2016. 4 June 2025: Filed with the Florida Department of State to run for Governor as a Democrat.
		~~Democratic~~		~~state Representative Dotie Joseph - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Kenneth Stephann "Stephann" Norman - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins - lost primary~~
		Republican		Member of Congress Byron Donalds • for Lieutenant Governor: state Senator Bryan Avila • 26 February 2025: Member of Congress Donalds, CD 19, is a candidate for Governor in 2026.
		~~Republican~~		~~James Fishback - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Jim Holcomb - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Arthur Joseph McCaffrey - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Daniel Nokovich - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~former state Representative Paul Renner - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Rachel Rodriguez - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~James Walker Shaw - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Caneste Succe - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Robert Edward "Bobby" Williams, Jr. - lost primary~~

		Libertarian		Scott Eckhard Jewett • for Lieutenant Governor: Nicole Skelly

		No Party Affiliation		Dean Ocean Abrams • for Lieutenant Governor: Joe Van Vactor
		No Party Affiliation; (Republican)		former Surfside Mayor Charles W. Burkett • for Lieutenant Governor: Surfside City Commissioner Ruben Coto
		No Party Affiliation		Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto • for Lieutenant Governor: Juan Santana
		No Party Affiliation		Moliere "Moe" Dimanche • for Lieutenant Governor: Benjamin Rojas
		~~No Party Affiliation~~		~~Desmond Meade - apparently not a candidate~~ • 27 August 2026: Withdrew.
		No Party Affiliation		Frank J. Russo • for Lieutenant Governor: Rachel Rodriguez (write-in)

		Write-in		Kathleen Gail "Kathy" Anderson • for Lieutenant Governor: Daniel Nokovich
		Write-in; (Independent)		~~David "DJ" DeJesus - apparently not a candidate~~ • 27 August 2026: Removed.
		Write-in; (Democratic)		~~Richard Paul Dembinsky - apparently not a candidate~~ • 27 August 2026: Removed.
		~~Write-in~~		~~Mohammad Wajid "M.W." Khan - apparently not a candidate~~ • 17 August 2026: Withdrew.
		Write-in		Erik Edward Morris • for Lieutenant Governor: LeRoy Alaways

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		former Atlanta Mayor Keisha R. Lance Bottoms
		~~Democratic~~		~~Olu Brown - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Amanda Duffy - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~former Lieutenant Governor Geoffrey Lynn "Geoff" Duncan, Jr. - lost primary~~ • First elected as a Republican Lieutenant Governor in 2018; Did not run for re-election in 2022. Running for Governor as a Democrat in 2026.
		~~Democratic~~		~~former state Senator Jason Fernando Esteves - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~state Representative Derrick L. Jackson - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~former DeKalb County Chief Executive Michael "Mike" Thurmond - lost primary~~ • Formerly affiliated with the Republican Party. First elected state Labor Commissioner: 1998; re-elected: 2002, 2006; Unsuccessful candidate for the US Senate: 2010.

		~~Republican~~		~~Attorney General Christopher Michael "Chris" Carr - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Clark Headrick Dean - lost primary~~
		Republican		Rick Jackson • Advances to and won 16 June runoff. Received 35% in the 19 May primary.
		~~Republican~~		~~Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones - lost primary~~ • Advances to 16 June runoff. Received 37% in the 19 May primary. 8 July 2025: "... I'm proud to be running to be the next Governor of our great state."
		~~Republican~~		~~Gregg Rodne Kirkpatrick - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Thomas E. "Tom" Williams - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Ken Yasger - lost primary~~

		~~Libertarian~~		~~Chase Russell Oliver - apparently not a candidate~~ • 19 May 2026: "... it is with regret that I announce that I am suspending my campaign as the Libertarian nominee for Governor of Georgia ...." The Libertarian Party may name a replacement candidate but that candidate must meet the 14 July 2026 petition requirements.

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. • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~David L. "Duke" Bourgoin - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Governor Joshua B. "Josh" Green • for Lieutenant Governor: Derek S.K. Kawakami
		~~Democratic~~		~~George Tuki Tamatoa "Teva" Lucas-Tadeo - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka Shim - lost primary~~

		Republican		Gary A. Cordery • for Lieutenant Governor: Daniel K. Anthony
		~~Republican~~		~~Kenneth "Ken" Fujiyama - lost primary~~

		~~Nonpartisan~~		~~John M. "Raghu" Giuffre - lost primary~~
		~~Nonpartisan~~		~~Shawn K. "Bu Laia" Hill - lost primary~~
		~~Nonpartisan~~		~~Clyde McClain "Mac" Lewman - lost primary~~
		~~Nonpartisan~~		~~Calvert A. Williamson - lost primary~~

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 • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~Maxine Durand - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Jill C. Kirkham - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Terri Pickens
		~~Democratic~~		~~Chanelle Torrez - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Sean Calvert Crystal - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Mark David Fitzpatrick - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Daniel C. Fowler - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Ethan Giles - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Ron James - lost primary~~
		Republican		Governor Brad Little
		~~Republican~~		~~Lisa Marie - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Justin R. Plante - lost primary~~

		Constitution		Marvin "Pro Life" Richardson

		~~Libertarian~~		~~Melissa-Sue Robinson - lost primary~~
		Libertarian		Paul Sand

		Independent		former state Supreme Court Justice John R. Stegner

		Write-in; (Independent)		Jacob Burnett

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 • Renominated

		Democratic		Governor J.B. Pritzker • for Lieutenant Governor: former state Representative Christian Mitchell

		Republican		former state Senator Darren Bailey • for Lieutenant Governor: Aaron B. Del Mar
		~~Republican~~		Ted Dabrowski - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Carrie Mendoza
		~~Republican~~		Rick Heidner - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike
		~~Republican~~		DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Robert Renteria

		~~Independence~~		Gary T. Pierce - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Alejandro Cabrera

		~~New~~		~~Richard Mayers - apparently not a candidate~~

		Independent; (Republican)		Collin Corbett • for Lieutenant Governor: Carolyn Schofield • Petitions challenged. 24 June 2026: Petition challenge withdrawn, will be on General Election ballot.

		Write-in; (Libertarian)		Taegun Eimer • for Lieutenant Governor: Chicago Police District Councilor Christopher "Chris" Laurent
		Write-in; (Green)		Griselda Romero • for Lieutenant Governor: Eyde Arndell • 14 July 2026: Removed from ballot. Now running as a write-in.
		Write-in; (Republican)		Joe Severino • for Lieutenant Governor: Rantch Isquith
		Write-in; (American Solidarity)		Mike Vick

Indiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Michael K. "Mike" Braun • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

Open		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 • Open Chair - 11 April 2025: "After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in 2026...."
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		Auditor Rob Sand • for Lieutenant Governor: Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer • 12 May 2025: Auditor Rob Sand is a candidate for Governor in 2026.

		~~Republican~~		~~state Representative Eddie Andrews - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress Randall "Randy" Feenstra - lost primary~~ • 13 May 2025: Formed an exploratory committee to run for Governor in 2026. Member of Congress CD 4.
		Republican		Zach Lahn • for Lieutenant Governor: state Representative Derek Wulf
		~~Republican~~		~~former state Representative Brad Sherman - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Adam Steen - lost primary~~

		~~Libertarian~~		Nicholas "Nick" Gluba - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Charles Aldrich • Petitions challenged 15 June 2026: Removed by State Objection Panel. 23 June 2026: Appeal in progress with the Polk County District Court. 28 July 2026: Polk County judge rules that the candidates are removed from the ballot. 29 July 2026: The candidates plan to appeal. 13 August 2026: Lieutenant Governor nominee replaced. 27 August 2026: Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin ruled that the Libertarian Party did not conduct their replacement nomination process correctly and their nominee will not be on the General Election ballot.

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		state Senator Ethan Corson - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Renee Duxler
		Democratic		state Senator Cindy Holscher • for Lieutenant Governor: state Representative K.C. Ohaebosim
		~~Democratic~~		Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Jennifer Bacani "Jen" McKenney

		Republican		state Senator Ty Masterson • for Lieutenant Governor: Jeffrey "Jeff" Klemp
		~~Republican~~		former Johnson County Commissioner Charlotte O'Hara - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Michelle Dombrosky
		~~Republican~~		Nick Reinecker - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Katy Reinecker
		~~Republican~~		former Mount Hope City Council Member Stacy L. Rogers - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Leavenworth County Commissioner Michael W. "Mike" Smith
		~~Republican~~		Phillip Sarnecki - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: former Wichita School Board Member Joy Eakins
		~~Republican~~		Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Joe Newland
		~~Republican~~		Secretary of State Scott J. Schwab - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: state Representative Ken Rahjes

		~~Independent~~		~~Devon Durr Welcher - apparently not a candidate~~

		Write-in; (Independent)		Sharilyn Ray

Kentucky 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2023, 2027. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Andy Beshear • First elected: 2019; re-elected: 2023. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 2 November 2027 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Democratic		former state Representative Rocky Adkins
		Democratic		Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman

		Republican		Commonwealth's Attorney Rick Hardin

		Independent		Geary Cooney

Louisiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2023, 2027. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor "Jeff" Landry • First elected: 2023 • Chair up for regular election: Saturday 16 October 2027 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

Open		Democratic	Governor Janet Trafton 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. 14 October 2025: Candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026. 30 April 2026: ".... I have made the incredibly difficult decision to suspend my campaign for the United States Senate." 9 June 2026: Did not receive her party's nomination for Senate Class 2.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~state Secretary of State Shenna Bellows - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~former state Senator Troy Dale Jackson - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Angus King, III - lost primary~~ • Son of Senator Angus Stanley King, Jr. (Independent)
		Democratic		former state Representative Hannah M. Pingree • Daughter of Member of Congress Chellie M. Pingree. Ranked choice.
		~~Democratic~~		~~Nirav D. Shah - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Jonathan J. Bush - lost primary~~
		Republican		Robert B. "Bobby" Charles • Ranked choice.
		~~Republican~~		~~David J. Jones - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~state Senator James D. "Jim" Libby - lost primary~~ • 10 April 2026: Withdrew after failing to qualify for public financing. Remains on the ballot.
		~~Republican~~		~~former state Senator Garrett Paul Mason - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~University of Maine Trustee Owen Z. McCarthy - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Benjamin T. "Ben" Midgley - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~former Paris Town Selectboard Member Robert J. Wessels - lost primary~~

		Independent; (Republican; Forward Party)		state Senator Richard "Rick" Bennett
		Independent; (Democratic)		~~state Representative W. Edward "Ed" Crockett - apparently not a candidate~~ • Previously affiliated with the Democratic Party.
		~~Independent~~		~~John Glowa, Sr. - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Derek Levasseur - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Alexander "Alex" Murchison - apparently not a candidate~~

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. • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		Eric S. Felber - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: LaTrece Hawkins Lytes
		Democratic		Governor Wes Moore • for Lieutenant Governor: Aruna Miller

		~~Republican~~		Carl A. Brunner, Jr. - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Kevin L. Rhodes, Sr.
		~~Republican~~		L. D. Burkindine - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Jeremy M. Shifflett
		Republican		Dan Cox • for Lieutenant Governor: Rob Krop
		~~Republican~~		Ed Hale, Sr. - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Tyrone Keys, Jr.
		~~Republican~~		Douglas Larcomb - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Martina D. Duncan
		~~Republican~~		John A. Myrick - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Brenda J. Thiam
		~~Republican~~		Michael "Abend" Oakes - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Ronald W. "Ron" Abend
		~~Republican~~		Nancy Jane Taylor - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Rachel Hannah "Mohawk" Swift
		~~Republican~~		Shannon Wright - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Reba A. Hawkins

		Green		Andy Ellis • for Lieutenant Governor: Owen Silverman Andrews

		Working Class		Cathy White • for Lieutenant Governor: Cathy Permut

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 • Renominated

		Democratic		Governor Maura Healey • for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Kimberley "Kim" Driscoll

		Republican		Michael Roger "Mike" Minogue • for Lieutenant Governor: New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver • Received 70.38% at the Massachusetts Republican Convention.
		~~Republican~~		Brian Shortsleeve - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver • Received 15.5% at the Massachusetts Republican Convention.

		~~Independent~~		~~Connor Gray - apparently not a candidate~~
		Independent; (Green-Rainbow)		Andrea "AJ" James • for Lieutenant Governor: Kayla Kittredge
		~~Independent~~		~~Muhammed Kokonezis-Hanino - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		Boylston Town Parks Commissioner Steven Nason - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Jr.
		~~Independent~~		~~Aaron L. Packard - apparently not a candidate~~

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson • for Lieutenant Governor: state Senator Winnie Brinks
		~~Democratic~~		~~Genesee County Sheriff Christopher R. "Chris" Swanson - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~former Attorney General Mike Cox - lost primary~~ • 17 July 2026: "Today I leave the race for Governor ...." Remains on the ballot.
		Republican		Member of Congress John James • for Lieutenant Governor: State Representative Jay DeBoyer • 7 April 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. Member of Congress CD 10
		~~Republican~~		~~Perry Johnson - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~state Senator Aric Nesbitt - lost primary~~ • 22 June 2026: "Today, I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan's next Governor...." Remains on the primary ballot.

		Green		Douglas "Doug" Campbell • for Lieutenant Governor: Bobbie Clay

		Libertarian		Anthony Hudson • for Lieutenant Governor: Beau Parmenter

		U.S. Taxpayers		Donna Brandenburg • for Lieutenant Governor: Robert Donald Cowper, II

		Independent; (Democratic)		~~Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan - apparently not a candidate~~ • 21 May 2026: Withdrew. "... I no longer feel good about our chances to win."
		Independent; (Republican)		~~Karla Wagner - apparently not a candidate~~

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

Open		Democratic	Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Chair - 5 January 2026: "I've decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work."
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Thomas "Tom" Evenstad - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Jason Haarsager
		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Bill E. Gates, Jr. - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Leah Harris
		Democratic-Farmer Labor		Senator Amy J. Klobuchar • for Lieutenant Governor: former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer • 22 January 2026: Filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to run for Governor in 2026. 29 January 2026: Announced candidacy for Governor.
		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Kobey J. Layne - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Paul Ference
		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Ole "Viking" Savior - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Ashley "Skol" Johnson
		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Po Vang - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Mark Frascone
		~~Democratic-Farmer Labor~~		Mohammad Wazwaz - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Murad Alshlool

		~~Republican~~		Loner Blue - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Andrew Maass
		Republican		state Representative Lisa Demuth • for Lieutenant Governor: Ryan Wilson
		~~Republican~~		Raul J. Estrada - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Joe Kincaid
		~~Republican~~		John Krhin - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Dennis Conn
		~~Republican~~		Mike Lindell - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Phillip C. "Phil" Parrish
		~~Republican~~		Ross Nova - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Kerry Busby
		~~Republican~~		Kendall A. Qualls - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Brian Nicholson

		Green		Steven Young • for Lieutenant Governor: Jane Kirby

		~~Forward Party~~		~~Mike Newcome - apparently not a candidate~~ • Forward Independence Party
	6 August 2024: Vice President Kamala D. Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz to be her Vice Presidential running mate. 5 November 2024: Vice President Kamala D. Harris and Minnesota Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz lost the Presidential election.

Mississippi 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2023, 2027. 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; re-elected: 2023. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 2 November 2027 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

		Republican		Attorney General Lynn Fitch • 4 August 2026: "... I'm very excited to be able to announce my candidacy for governor."
		Republican		Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson
		Republican		former state Representative Philip Gunn
		Republican		Auditor of Public Accounts Shadrack "Shad" White

Missouri 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Mike Kehoe • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

Montana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. 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; re-elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

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. • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~Larry Marvin - lost primary~~
		Democratic		former state Senator Lynne Walz • for Lieutenant Governor: Richardson County Rural Water District Board Member Ben Steffen

		~~Republican~~		~~Sal Holguin - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Sheila J. Korth-Focken - lost primary~~
		Republican		Governor Jim Pillen • for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly
		~~Republican~~		~~Gary L. Rogge - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Jacy Todd - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~John Walz - lost primary~~

		America First		former state Senator Brent Lindstrom • for Lieutenant Governor: Mike Picard

		Legal Marijuana Now		Rick Beard • for Lieutenant Governor: Keenya Barnes
		~~Legal Marijuana Now~~		~~James Joseph Charvat, III - lost primary~~ • 12 May 2026: Received 31% in the primary.

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. • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~Sunshine Arterburn - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Miqehl Bayfield - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Emile Bouari - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~James Cooper - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Attorney General Aaron Darnell Ford
		~~Democratic~~		~~Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Donald J. "Donald Jr" Beaudry, Jr. - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Irina Hansen - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Michael Kameron "M. Kameron" Hawkins - lost primary~~
		Republican		Governor Joseph "Joe" Lombardo
		~~Republican~~		~~Matthew Rian Winterhawk - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Jose M. Zelaya - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Barak Zilberberg - lost primary~~

		~~No Political Party~~		~~Christopher "Chris" Battenberg - apparently not a candidate~~
		No Political Party		state Board of Education Member Danielle Ford
		~~No Political Party~~		~~Jordan Koteras - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~No Political Party~~		~~Allen Anderson Rheinhart - apparently not a candidate~~ • Democratic Socialist
		~~No Political Party~~		~~Emilio Ray Rodriguez - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~No Political Party~~		~~John T. Scott - apparently not a candidate~~

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 Kelly Ayotte • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Renominated

		Democratic		former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington

		Republican		Governor Kelly Ayotte
		~~Republican~~		~~Shaun Fife - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Bob Wayne McClory - lost primary~~

		Independent		John Horsley
		Independent		Everett Howard
		Independent; (Democratic)		~~Jonathan "Jon" Kiper - apparently not a candidate~~ • Community First Party
		Independent; (Libertarian)		Stephen Villee • Granite State Libertarian Party

New Jersey 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2025, 2029. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill • First elected: 2025 • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 6 November 2029 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman - lost primary~~
		Democratic		former Member of Congress Debra A. "Deb" Haaland • for Lieutenant Governor: Public Lands Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard • Former Member of Congress Debra A. "Deb" Haaland (Democratic) was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020. She was nominated by President-elect Joe Biden as Secretary of the Interior on 17 December 2020 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, 51-40, on 15 March 2021. She resigned from Congress on 16 March 2021. 18 June 2026: Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign for Lieutenant Governor citing health concerns. The party selected Public Lands Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as the replacement nominee.

		Republican		Rio Rancho Mayor Greggory D. "Gregg" Hull • for Lieutenant Governor: state Senator David M. Gallegos
		~~Republican~~		~~Duke Rodriguez - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Doug W. Turner - lost primary~~

		~~Decline to State~~		~~Insley Evans, Sr. - apparently not a candidate~~ • 30 June 2026: Disqualified
		~~Decline to State~~		~~Tristan S. Kumar - apparently not a candidate~~ • 30 June 2026: Disqualified
		~~Decline to State~~		former Las Cruces Mayor Kenneth Daniel Gallegos "Ken" Miyagishima - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: JC Lopez • 30 June 2026: Disqualified
		~~Decline to State~~		~~Gene G. Pettit - apparently not a candidate~~ • 30 June 2026: Disqualified

		~~Independent~~		~~Meliton Gonzales - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~David X. Gordon - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Daniel Hernandez - apparently not a candidate~~

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 • Renominated

		Democratic; Working Families		Governor Kathleen Courtney "Kathy" Hochul • for Lieutenant Governor: former New York City Council Member Adrienne Adams

		Republican; Conservative; Vote Affordable		Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman • for Lieutenant Governor: Madison County Sheriff Todd M. Hood

		Coalition Party; (Libertarian)		Larry Sharpe - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Shannon Joy Bones • also Coalition Party

		~~Working Families~~		Amy S. Taylor - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Joshua E. Goldfein

		~~Independent~~		~~Carl Gottstein - apparently not a candidate~~

		Write-in; (Socialist Workers Party)		Paul Mailhot • for Lieutenant Governor: Willie Cotton
		Write-in; (Prohibition Party)		Jonathan Makeley

North Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Joshua Harold "Josh" Stein • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.
		Republican		Monroe Mayor Robert Burns

North Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. 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 Kelly M. Armstrong • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		Amy Acton • for Lieutenant Governor: former Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper

		~~Republican~~		former Morgan County School Board Member Heather Brazell-Hill - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Stuart "Stu" Moats • aka Heather Hill. Disqualified but remains on the ballot.
		~~Republican~~		Casey Putsch - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Kimberly C. "Kim" Georgeton
		Republican		Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy • for Lieutenant Governor: state Senator Robert A. "Rob" McColley

		Libertarian		Donald C. "Don" Kissick • for Lieutenant Governor: James L. Mills

		Independent; (Forward Party)		Timothy "Tim" Grady • for Lieutenant Governor: Andrea Neutzling

		Write-in; (Libertarian)		Travis Jon Vought - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: Christy Jo Orr

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

Open		Republican	Governor J. 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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~Arya Azma - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~former state Senator Connie Johnson - lost primary~~
		Democratic		state Representative Cyndi Munson

		~~Republican~~		~~Attorney General Gentner F. Drummond - lost primary~~ • 16 June 2026: Received 26.3% in the primary. Advances to but lost 25 August runoff.
		Republican		former state Senator Mike Mazzei • 16 June 2026: Received 25.9% in the primary. Advances to and won 25 August runoff iwht 50.3%.

		Independent		Robert E. Brooks, Sr.
		Independent		Orlando Lynn Bush
		Independent		former Tulsa School Board Member Jerry Griffin

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. • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~Forest "Fora" Alexander - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~James Atkinson, IV - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Donald M. Beckwith - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~David W. Beem - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Brittany Jones - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Khaled K. "Cal" Kishawi - lost primary~~
		Democratic; Working Families		Governor Tina Kotek
		~~Democratic~~		~~Steve William Laible - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Tristan Sheppard - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Miranda R. Weigler - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Hope A. Dalrymple - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~state Representative Edwin L. "Ed" Diehl, III - lost primary~~
		Republican; Libertarian		state Senator Christine Drazan
		~~Republican~~		~~Chris Dudley - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Kyle M. Duyck - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~David Medina - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Robert Neuman - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Brad T. Peters - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Paul J. Romero, Jr. - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Deangelo Leroy Turner - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Wendy "Wed" Waddell - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Martin D. Ward - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Timothy O. "Tim" Youker - lost primary~~

		~~Libertarian~~		~~former Coquille Mayor Matt Rowe - apparently not a candidate~~

		Pacific Green		Brett Smith • Independent Party of Oregon?
		~~Pacific Green~~		~~Jason Wright - apparently not a candidate~~

		~~Progressive Party of Oregon~~		~~Dawn Regier - apparently not a candidate~~

		~~Independent~~		~~Alex Ziwahatan - apparently not a candidate~~

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. • Renominated

		Democratic		Governor Joshua D. "Josh" Shapiro • for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis

		Republican		Treasurer Stacy Lorraine Garrity • for Lieutenant Governor: Jason L. Richey

		Libertarian		Kenneth V. "Ken" Krawchuk • for Lieutenant Governor: Kittanning Boro Constable John C. Thomas

		Write-in; (Green)		Anthony James "Tony" Dastra • for Lieutenant Governor: Craig Joseph Bolton • 10 August 2026: Petitions challenged. 25 August 2026: Withdrew as a balloted candidate.
		Write-in; (Socialist Workers Party)		Tony Lane
		Write-in; (Republican)		~~Doug Mastriano - apparently not a candidate~~

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

Lost		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. • Lost Primary / No Longer Running
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		Helena Buonanno Foulkes
		~~Democratic~~		~~Governor Daniel J. "Dan" McKee - lost primary~~

		Republican		Aaron C. Guckian
		~~Republican~~		~~Elaine M. Pelino - lost primary~~ • 10 September 2026: Recount requested.

		Independent		Kenneth J. "Ken" Block
		~~Independent~~		~~Robert J. Carr - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Ronald J. Gincastro, Jr. - apparently not a candidate~~
		Independent		Jasjit S. "Jay" Gotra
		Independent		C. D. Reynolds
		~~Independent~~		~~Paul Anthony Rianna, Jr. - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~David Gil Rocha - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Julian J. Smith - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Richard Sawai Spinney - apparently not a candidate~~

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

Open		Republican	Governor Henry Dargan 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.

		Democratic		state Representative Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr. • for Lieutenant Governor: Samuel "Sam" Skardon
		~~Democratic~~		~~William M. "Mullins" McLeod, Jr. - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~William M. "Billy" Webster - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette - lost primary~~ • Received 28.9% in the 9 June primary. Advances to 23 June runoff.
		~~Republican~~		~~state Senator Joshua B. "Josh" Kimbrell - lost primary~~ • 4 June 2026: Withdrew, "While my campaign is ending....", endorsing Michael Alan "Alan" Wilson. Remains on the ballot.
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress Nancy Ruth Mace - lost primary~~ • 4 August 2025: "I'm running for governor...."
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress Ralph W. Norman, Jr. - lost primary~~ • 25 July 2025: Member of Congress Norman is a candidate for Governor in 2026. "I'm running for governor to shake things up...."
		~~Republican~~		~~Rom Reddy - lost primary~~
		Republican		Attorney General Michael Alan "Alan" Wilson • for Lieutenant Governor: state Senator Mike Reichenbach • Received 26.4% in the 9 June primary. Advances to and won 23 June runoff.

		Green		Walid N. Hakim • for Lieutenant Governor: Arnold E. Karr

		United Citizens		Michael A. Addison • for Lieutenant Governor: Candace Brewer

		~~Workers Party~~		~~Gary M. Votour - apparently not a candidate~~ • 29 June 2026: Withdrew After Primary

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

		Republican	Governor Larry Rhoden • Ascended to the Chair: 26 January 2025 [re: resignation of Governor Kristi Lynn Noem (Republican)] • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. • Renominated

		Democratic		former state Senator Dan Ahlers • for Lieutenant Governor: Steven McCleerey

		~~Republican~~		~~Toby Doeden - lost primary~~ • 2 June 2026: Advances to the 28 July 2026 runoff with 30.6% of the vote.
		~~Republican~~		state Representative Jon Hansen - lost primary • for Lieutenant Governor: state Representative Karla Lems
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress Dustin "Dusty" Johnson - lost primary~~ • Member of Congress At-Large.
		Republican		Governor Larry Rhoden • for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen • 2 June 2026: Advances to and won the 28 July 2026 runoff with 25.2% of the vote.

		~~Independent~~		Terry Gleason - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Kirra Noltensmeier
		~~Independent~~		Scott Morris - apparently not a candidate • for Lieutenant Governor: Ericka Flanigan
		~~Independent~~		~~Allison Renville - apparently not a candidate~~
	12 November 2024: President-elect Donald Trump nominates Governor Kristi Lynn Noem to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. 25 January 2025: Governor Kristi Lynn Noem (Republican), who was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, resigned after being confirmed by the US Senate 59-34 as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. She previously served in the U.S. House 2011-2019. 25 January 2024: Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) who was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, ascended to the Governor's Chair upon the resignation of Governor Kristi Lynn Noem (Republican). Governor Noem was earlier confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

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

Open		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.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~Carnita Atwater - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Tim Cyr - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Memphis City Council Member Jerri Green
		~~Democratic~~		~~Adam "Ditch" Kurtz - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Kevin Lee McCants - lost primary~~

		Republican		Senator Marsha Blackburn • 6 August 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "It's official! I'm running for Governor ...." Previously served in the U.S. House: 2003-2019; first elected to the U.S. Senate: 2018; re-elected: 2024.
		~~Republican~~		~~state Representative Monty Fritts - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Member of Congress John W. Rose - lost primary~~ • Member of Congress CD 6

		Independent		Misam Abidi
		Independent		Harold Dean "Dean" Brewer
		Independent		Edgar Ray "Ray" Brown
		Independent; (Republican)		David Elmer Hatley
		Independent		Wendell Jackson
		Independent		Charles Van Morgan
		Independent		Eddie Lee Murphy
		Independent; (Forward Party)		Lauren M. Pinkston
		Independent		Victor Lloyd "Vic" Scoggin
		Independent		David "Dave" Seeman
		Independent		Karl Knox Smithson
		Independent		Larita Webb "L. Webb" Taylor
		Independent		Robert C. Vick

		Write-in		Stephen C. Maxwell

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 • Renominated

		~~Democratic~~		~~Patricia Abrego - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~former Member of Congress Chris Bell - lost primary~~ • First elected to the US House: 2002; unsuccessful candidate for renomination: 2004; unsuccessful candidate for Texas Governor: 2006; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the US Senate: 2020.
		~~Democratic~~		~~Bobby Cole - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Carlton W. Hart - lost primary~~
		Democratic		state Representative Gina Hinojosa
		~~Democratic~~		~~Jose Navarro Balbuena - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Zach Vance - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Angela "Tía Angie" Villescaz - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Andrew White - lost primary~~ • 5 January 2026: Withdrew. "With the primary just weeks away, the responsible choice is ... to defeat Greg Abbott ... I'm proud to endorse Gina Hinojosa .... " Remains on the ballot

		Republican		Governor Greg Abbott
		~~Republican~~		~~R.F. "Bob" Achgill - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~state Board of Education Member Evelyn Brooks - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Pete "Doc" Chambers - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Charles Andrew Crouch - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Mark V. Goloby - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Kenneth Hyde - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Ronnie Tullos - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Nathaniel Welch - lost primary~~

		Libertarian		former Lago Vista City Council Member Pat Dixon

		~~Independent~~		~~Elliot Charles Chavez - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Sarah Bowman Cunningham - apparently not a candidate~~ • 9 August 2026: Rejected
		~~Independent~~		~~Blas Eugenio Padrino - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Janis Marie Richards - apparently not a candidate~~
		~~Independent~~		~~Demetra J. Wysinger - apparently not a candidate~~ • 9 August 2026: Rejected

		Write-in		Edward Earl Giles
		Write-in		Jinghpaw Majoishingra
		Write-in		Mike Miller
		Write-in; (Independent)		Jenn Mack Raphoon • aka Jenn Mack

Utah 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Spencer J. Cox • Previously served as Lieutenant Governor 2013-2020; First elected: 2020; re-elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • Open Chair - Stated that he was not going to serve more than 2 terms.

		Republican		former state Representative Phillip Kay "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, 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Renominated

		Democratic; Progressive		Amanda Janoo
		~~Democratic~~		~~Aly Richards - lost primary~~

		Republican		Governor Phil Scott

		Peace And Justice		June Goodband

		Freedom and Unity Party		Dean R. Roy • The candidate is 15 years old.

		Independent		Brian Judd

		Write-in; (Constitution)		~~Mark Grimek - apparently not a candidate~~
		Write-in; (Democratic)		~~Brett Hulsey - lost primary~~
		Write-in		Bryan Ponnwitz
		Write-in; (Democratic)		~~Tim Reppen - lost primary~~
		Write-in; (Republican)		~~Dennis Williams - lost primary~~
	If no candidate receives 50% of the vote in the November General Election, the state Legislature chooses the next Governor. [Vermont Constitution Section 47, Chapter II]

Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2025, 2029. Term Limit: ineligble to immediately succeed after a given 4-year term
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Abigail A. Spanberger • First elected: 2025. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 6 November 2029 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair

Washington 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: None
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

		Democratic	Governor Bob Ferguson • Previously served as Attorney General being first elected: 2012; re-elected: 2016, 2020. First elected Governor: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028
		Republican		Ethan Brunton

West Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2024, 2028. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

		Republican	Governor Patrick James Morrisey • First elected: 2024. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit.

		Republican		Bryan Michael McKinney

		Independent		Gary Keen
		Independent		Brian Wright

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

Open		Democratic	Governor Anthony Steven "Tony" Evers • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Chair - 24 July 2025: Governor Evers will not seek re-election. "... I'm announcing I will not be running for a third term ..."
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		~~Democratic~~		~~former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes - lost primary~~ • First elected as Lieutenant Governor: 2018; unsuccessful candidate for the US Senate: 2022. 30 July 2026: Dropped out. Remains on the ballot.
		~~Democratic~~		~~Joel Brennan - lost primary~~
		Democratic		Milwaukee County Executive David Carl Crowley • for Lieutenant Governor: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski • 11 August 2026: Won the Democratic Primary. 18 July 2026: Re-entered primary. 8 July 2026: Dropped out. "It has become clear that I will not be the Democratic nominee for Governor." Remains on the ballot.
		~~Democratic~~		~~state Representative Francesca Hong - lost primary~~
		~~Democratic~~		~~Missy Hughes - lost primary~~ • 22 June 2026: Dropped out endorsing Lieutenant Governor Sara Russell Rodriguez. Remains on the ballot.
		~~Democratic~~		~~Lieutenant Governor Sara Russell Rodriguez - lost primary~~ • 17 July 2026: "Today I'm suspending my campaign." Remains on the ballot. 25 July 2025: Announced her candidacy for Governor in 2026.
		~~Democratic~~		~~state Senator Kelda Roys - lost primary~~

		~~Republican~~		~~Andy Manske - lost primary~~
		Republican		Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" Tiffany • for Lieutenant Governor: former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam • Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" Tiffany (CD 3). 23 September 2025: Announced candidacy for Governor.

		~~Write-in~~		~~former Assembly Member Brett Hulsey - apparently not a candidate~~
		Write-in; (Independent)		David D. King

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

Open		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. • Open Chair - 16 April 2026: Stated he will not run for a 3rd term.
			Open Chair (no incumbent)

		Democratic		Kenneth R. "Ken" Casner

		Republican		state Senator Eric Barlow
		~~Republican~~		~~Brent Warren Bien - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Curt Norman Blake - lost primary~~
		~~Republican~~		~~Public Instruction Superintendent Megan Degenfelder - lost primary~~

		Constitution		Rebecca Bextel

Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such.

Major Parties
	• Democratic
	• Democratic-Farmer Labor
	• Republican
Major Third Parties
	• American Constitution
	• Constitution
	• Green
	• Green-Rainbow
	• Libertarian
	• Pacific Green
	• Peace And Justice
	• U.S. Taxpayers
Other Third Parties
	• America First
	• American Solidarity
	• Approval Voting
	• Coalition Party
	• Conservative
	• Forward Party
	• Freedom and Unity Party
	• Independence
	• Independent Party of Connecticut
	• Legal Marijuana Now
	• New
	• No Labels
	• Progressive
	• Progressive Party of Oregon
	• Prohibition Party
	• Socialist Workers Party
	• United Citizens
	• Unity
	• Vote Affordable
	• Workers Party
	• Working Class
	• Working Families
Independents
	• Decline to State
	• Independent
	• No Party Affiliation
	• No Political Party
	• Nonpartisan
	• Unaffiliated
	• Undeclared
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
	• Write-in

Notes

Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from a legal election authority that the person has been officially certified to appear on the ballot.

"Apparently not a candidate" indicates that someone we once listed as a candidate for an elective office will not, in fact, be running for that office (primarily because said candidate is not listed on an official ballot provided by a jurisdiction's election authorities, where that candidate has not previously withdrawn his/her candidacy or otherwise indicated no longer [or even ever] being a candidate for that office).

"FEC" indicates the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Campaign Finance Summary.

When available, we post each candidate's FEC identification number, the date of their most recently filed Report of Receipts and Disbursements, their "Tot" [Total Receipts (contributions received or what came in: FEC Form 3, Line 16, Column B)] and their "Dsb" [Total Disbursements (expenditures or what was spent: FEC Form 3, Line 23, Column B)]. A link is provided to the Federal Election Commission's Summary Report for those who might wish to explore the details.

If a candidate raises or spends $5,000 or less, he or she is not subject to FEC reporting requirements.