The 2026 U.S. gubernatorial elections will take place on November 3 and include 36 races, with 15 governorships open due to term limits. These midterm elections, occurring during President Donald Trump's second term, will help reveal the mood of the electorate and shape the political landscape heading into 2028.
Governor Election News
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn officially entered the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial race on August 6, 2025. Her candidacy had been widely expected and now sets the stage for a high-profile Republican primary in a deeply red state.
On August 4, 2025, U.S. Representative Nancy Mace officially launched her campaign for Governor of South Carolina.
Governor Election Resources
The 2024 gubernatorial elections occurred on November 5, 2024, engaging voters across eleven states.
The midterm gubernatorial elections of 2022 were pivotal, occurring across 36 states on November 8, 2022.
Explore recent gubernatorial election results, including election analysis and historical election information.