Key Takeaways
- In 2026, there will be 24 Democratic governors and 26 Republican governors (+1 for Democrats compared to 2025).
- Going into 2026, two states had gubernatorial elections in November 2025 (New Jersey and Virginia). New Jersey Democrats retained control of the governor’s office with the victory of U.S. Rep Mikie Sherrill (D). The Virginia governor’s office flipped from Republican to Democrat after a win by former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D).
- Scroll down to download a map of red and blue gubernatorial control states for 2026.
How Many Democratic Governors Are There in 2026?
In 2026, there are 24 Democratic governors after the 2025 elections.
How Many Republican Governors Are There in 2026?
In 2026, there are 26 Republican governors after the 2025 elections.
2026 State Governors Map
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