Governorships
A Brief History of Significant Independent and Third Party Gubernatorial Candidates
Voters in all but four states have given at least 10 percent support to one or more third party or independent candidates for governor since 1900.
Read MoreWill Libertarians Leave a Footprint in 2026’s Gubernatorial Elections?
The nation’s third largest party suffers a large setback in candidates for governor this cycle.
Read MoreA Brief History of Minnesota Partisan Statewide Elections
Democrats may see their party’s fifth largest winning streak end in the Gopher State this November.
Read MoreMidwestern Democrats Eye Rare Gubernatorial Feat in 2026
A group of six states in the region could elect Democratic governors in the same cycle for the first time in history.
Read MoreThe End of the Gubernatorial Naysayer?
Only four states have elected governors from the opposing party of the sitting president over the last two or more cycles.
Read MoreNew Hampshire Gubernatorial and US Senate Primaries By the Numbers
Kelly Ayotte makes history once again in the Granite State.
Read More18 States Are in the Midst of Record Gubernatorial Partisan Winning Streaks
Parties in seven additional states can tie their best mark for consecutive wins this November.
Read MoreWisconsin Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers
Crowley’s narrow win was the third closest primary out of 96 major party contests for the office since 1912.
Read MoreA Brief Look at the Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
The seven-candidate Democratic field is second largest in state history and includes four of the 12 major party candidacies for the office by women.
Read MoreArizona’s Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers
Andy Biggs sets a GOP record for a non-incumbent in his blowout victory.
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