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
[edit]States
[edit]| State | Governor | Party | First elected |
Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Matt Meyer | Democratic | 2024 | 56.1% 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
[edit]| Territory | Governor | Party | First elected |
Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | Pula Nikolao Pula | Republican[b] | 2024 | 59.8% NP/R | Eligible | TBD |
| Puerto Rico | Jenniffer González-Colón | New Progressive[c] | 2024 | 41.2% PNP/R | Eligible | TBD |
Delaware
[edit]Governor Matt Meyer was elected in 2024 with 56.07% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
Indiana
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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 win a second term in 2026.
North Carolina
[edit]Governor Josh Stein was elected in 2024 with 54.90% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
On the Republican side, Monroe mayor Robert Burns filed paperwork to run for governor.[3] State Auditor Dave Boliek is also seen as a potential candidate.[4]
North Dakota
[edit]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
[edit]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.[1]
U.S. Senator John Curtis and former U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz have both expressed interest in a possible campaign.[5] Other potential candidates include Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, U.S. Representative Blake Moore, and businessmen Jeremy Andrus and Brad Bonham.[6]
Vermont
[edit]Governor Phil Scott is running 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.
Washington
[edit]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.
State Representative and Chair of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh has expressed interest in running.[7]
West Virginia
[edit]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.
Former governor and U.S. Senator Jim Justice and State Treasurer Larry Pack are seen as potential candidates.[8]
Territories
[edit]American Samoa
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ 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
[edit]- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "Monroe's mayor files to pursue run for NC governor". WJZY Queen City News. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Is 2028 Dave Boliek's moment?". Longleaf Politics. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ↑ Benson, Samuel (May 11, 2026). "Sen. John Curtis exploring 2028 run for Utah governor". Politico. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ Tomco, Brigham (May 13, 2026). "Inside the 'shadow primary' for Utah governor". Deseret News. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "'Of course I'm looking at it:' Walsh eyes a run for governor". Chinook Observer. June 3, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ Meadows, T. J. (August 21, 2026). "Justice Has a Decision to Make". WV MetroNews. Retrieved August 24, 2026.