Governorships
Will Minnesota Host a Rare Gubernatorial Rematch in 2026?
A Jensen vs. Walz general election would mark just the fourth rematch for the office in state history.
Read MoreA Brief History of States Hosting Open Gubernatorial and US Senate Elections in the Same Cycle
Nine states have not seen seats for the U.S. Senate and governor simultaneously open up during the direct election era.
Read MoreA Brief History of Four-Year Gubernatorial Terms
How many states have always held elections for governor every four years?
Read MoreWill a Record Number of Governors Seek a 3rd+ Consecutive 4-Year Term in 2026?
As many as seven incumbents could seek their third (or fourth) straight victory to four-year terms.
Read MoreHow Many Statewide Elections Will Democrats Win in North Carolina?
Will Josh Stein prove to have stronger coattails than the top of the ticket?
Read MoreWill Kelly Ayotte Match Chris Sununu’s Rare Feat?
Sununu is the only New Hampshire Republican since the Gilded Age to win the governorship whilst his party simultaneously lost all federal races up and down the ballot.
Read MoreHow Many Low Water Marks Will West Virginia Democrats Reach in 2024?
The 2020 cycle saw the party turn in century-plus worst showings for six statewide offices.
Read MoreWill Joe Manchin Run for Governor Again?
Only two ex-governors have attempted a comeback in state history.
Read MorePhil Scott Poised to Climb Gubernatorial Service List
The Vermont Republican would still trail two predecessors in lifetime gubernatorial service should he win and serve a fifth term.
Read MoreIndiana’s Republican Gubernatorial Primary at a Glance
Mike Braun wins comfortably despite notching the second lowest support and fourth smallest victory margin in state party history.
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