2028 United States gubernatorial elections
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November 7, 2028
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13 governorships 11 states; 2 territories | |||||||
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 Democratic incumbent Republican incumbent Term-limited or retiring Republican New Progressive incumbent Nonpartisan Incumbent TBD in 2026 No election | |||||||
United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 7, 2028, in the states of Delaware, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Vermont. These elections form part of the 2028 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for all eleven states were in 2024.[a]
Race summary
States
| State | Governor | Party | First elected |
Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Matt Meyer | Democratic | 2024 | 56.7% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Indiana | Mike Braun | Republican | 2024 | 54.4% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Missouri | Mike Kehoe | Republican | 2024 | 59.1% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Montana | Greg Gianforte | Republican | 2020 | 58.9% R | Term-limited | TBD |
| New Hampshire | TBD in 2026 | |||||
| North Carolina | Josh Stein | Democratic | 2024 | 54.9% D | Eligible | TBD |
| North Dakota | Kelly Armstrong | Republican | 2024 | 68.3% R | Eligible | TBD |
| Utah | Spencer Cox | Republican | 2020 | 52.9% R | Retiring[1] | TBD |
| Vermont | TBD in 2026 | |||||
| Washington | Bob Ferguson | Democratic | 2024 | 55.5% D | Eligible | TBD |
| West Virginia | Patrick Morrisey | Republican | 2024 | 62.0% R | Eligible | TBD |
Territories
| Territory | Governor | Party | First elected |
Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | Pula Nikolao Pula | Nonpartisan[b] | 2024 | 59.8% NP/R | Eligible | TBD |
| Puerto Rico | Jenniffer González-Colón | New Progressive[c] | 2024 | 41.2% PNP | Eligible | TBD |
Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer was elected in 2024 with 56.7% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Indiana
Governor Mike Braun was elected in 2024 with 54.38% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election and has expressed interest in doing so.[2]
Missouri
Governor Mike Kehoe was elected in 2024 with 59.14% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte was re-elected in 2024 with 58.86% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Constitution of Montana and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
New Hampshire
Governor Kelly Ayotte can run for reelection to a second term in 2026. Because New Hampshire does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, she will be eligible to run for re-election for a third term, should she run for and win a second term in 2026.
North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein was elected in 2024 with 54.9% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
North Dakota
Governor Kelly Armstrong was elected in 2024 with 68.26% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Utah
Governor Spencer Cox was re-elected in 2024 with 52.89% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has stated he will not.[3]
Vermont
Governor Phil Scott can run for re-election to a sixth term in 2026. Because Vermont does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he will be eligible to run for re-election for a seventh term, should he run for and win a sixth term in 2026.
Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson was elected in 2024 with 55.51% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
West Virginia
Governor Patrick Morrisey was elected in 2024 with 61.99% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Territories
American Samoa
Governor Pula Nikolao Pula was elected in 2024 with 59.83% of the vote in a runoff. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Puerto Rico
Governor Jenniffer González-Colón was elected in 2024 with 41.22% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Notes
- ^ The governors of New Hampshire and Vermont are elected to two year terms and will be determined in 2026.
- ^ The governor of American Samoa is elected on a nonpartisan basis, although individuals do affiliate with national parties. In Pula's case, this is with the Republican Party.
- ^ González-Colón affiliates with the Republican Party on the national level.
References
- ^ Dunphey, Kyle (January 8, 2025). "A newly inaugurated Gov. Cox lays out his policy vision for the next four years". Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Mike Braun gets back to executive roots with jump to Indiana governor – Braun Transition Team". Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Dunphey, Kyle (January 8, 2025). "A newly inaugurated Gov. Cox lays out his policy vision for the next four years • Utah News Dispatch". Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved October 16, 2025.