Last updated: October 31, 2026 (ET). Updated as verified information becomes available.
The National Governors Association counts 39 gubernatorial elections in 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia lists 36 state governorships on the ballot, 18 held by Democrats and 18 by Republicans. Nationally, Republicans hold 26 governorships and Democrats 24, according to Ballotpedia. This page is a pre-election guide now and will carry attributed results after polls close.
States electing a governor in 2026
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Source: Ballotpedia, retrieved Oct. 31, 2026. Check your state election office for the candidates on your ballot.
Why governor races matter
Governors sign or veto state laws, propose state budgets, oversee state agencies and, in many states, play a role in how elections are run and how vacancies are filled. In most states the governor appoints a temporary replacement when a U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, as happened in Florida and Ohio during the current Congress.
Results
Status for all governor races: UNCOUNTED. Results will be labelled UNCOUNTED, COUNTING, LEADING, PROJECTED WINNER (with the projecting organization named) and OFFICIAL / CERTIFIED.
Voting information
Find your polling place and ballot through Can I Vote from the National Association of Secretaries of State, or your state election office.
