Midterm Edition · November 3, 2026
The governors,
side by side.
Tap a state to see its governor's race.
Governors are the top official of their state, responsible for the state's laws, budget, and more.
Who holds the governorships now
36 races in 2026
Striped = up for election in 2026. Each party is defending exactly 18 of the 36 governorships on the ballot.
24 Democrats
26 Republicans
Governors elected in 2026 will be in office for the 2030 redistricting cycle.
Browse races
Colored states elect a governor in 2026.
Democratic-held
Republican-held
Most competitive
No race
The races to watch
Open seats and vulnerable incumbents make these the most likely governorships to flip.
Arizona
TOSS-UP
Katie Hobbs (D) vs Andy Biggs (R)
Gov. Hobbs seeks a second term in a state Trump won in 2024. Congressman Andy Biggs won the Republican primary to challenge her.
Compare the candidates →
Nevada
TOSS-UP
Aaron Ford (D) vs Joe Lombardo (R)
The state attorney general challenges the incumbent — the most vulnerable Republican governor on the map.
Compare the candidates →
Ohio
TOSS-UP
Amy Acton (D) vs Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
Open seat with Gov. DeWine term-limited. The former state health director faces the Trump-endorsed 2024 presidential candidate.
Compare the candidates →
Wisconsin
TOSS-UP
David Crowley (D) vs Tom Tiffany (R)
Open seat after Gov. Evers declined a third term. The Milwaukee County executive won the August 11 Democratic primary over Rep. Francesca Hong.
Compare the candidates →
Georgia
TOSS-UP
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) vs Rick Jackson (R)
Gov. Kemp is term-limited. The former Atlanta mayor faces a health care executive who beat Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a June runoff. Democrats last won in 1998.
Compare the candidates →
Iowa
TOSS-UP
Rob Sand (D) vs Zach Lahn (R)
Gov. Reynolds is retiring. The state auditor, Iowa's only statewide Democrat, faces a businessman who upset Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in the June primary.
Compare the candidates →
Michigan
LEAN D
Jocelyn Benson (D) vs John James (R)
Open seat with Gov. Whitmer term-limited. The secretary of state faces the Trump-endorsed congressman, who edged Perry Johnson in the August 4 primary.
Compare the candidates →
{{ toast }}
Race counts and ratings as of July 2026 · See how to vote →
electy.org is in beta. Some races will be missing or incomplete.
Contact us
electy.org is in beta. Some races will be missing or incomplete.
Contact us