Governorships
Wisconsin Democrats Flirting with Record Gubernatorial Candidacies in 2026
Only once out of 140 gubernatorial primaries has a Badger State political party placed more than six candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreTom Tiffany and a Review of Wisconsin US Representatives Running for Governor
The Wisconsin congressman is poised to launch a bid to become the first sitting U.S. House member to win the governorship in state history.
Read MoreTim Walz and a Review of Gubernatorial 4-Year Term Three-Peats
Twenty-three of the last 28 gubernatorial bids for a third consecutive four-year term have been successful since 1970.
Read More18 States in the Midst of Record GOP or Democratic Gubernatorial Winning Streaks
Seven more states could be added to this list in 2026.
Read MoreHow Does South Carolina’s Competitive 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Field Rank in Party History?
The 2026 showdown is poised for the fifth Republican primary runoff for the office in South Carolina.
Read MoreA History of Open Wisconsin Gubernatorial Seats
Wisconsin’s chief executive has not run for reelection in just eight of the previous 44 cycles during the primary era.
Read MoreA Review of North Carolina Governors Running for US Senate
Only one sitting or former Tar Heel State governor has been elected to the U.S. Senate during the last 70 years.
Read MoreFour Incumbents Could Set State Gubernatorial Service Records After 2026
Seven sitting governors could crack the nation’s Top 50 gubernatorial service list if reelected next cycle.
Read MoreWill Iowa Republicans Sweep All State Offices in 2026?
It’s been more than a half-century since the GOP swept all state executive offices.
Read MoreCan Abigail Spanberger Win Virginia’s Governorship in a Runaway?
Democrats have not enjoyed a blow-out victory for the office since 1961.
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