Governorships
A Brief Look at the Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
The eight-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.
Read MoreBrett Lindstrom and a Review of Nebraska Independent Gubernatorial Bids
Three independents have won double-digit support in elections for Nebraska governor since statehood.
Read MoreColorado’s Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers
The state’s GOP race is poised to result in the most closely decided primary for the office in state history.
Read MoreMaryland’s Gubernatorial Primary By the Numbers
Dan Cox wins the largest GOP gubernatorial primary in Maryland history to set up the fifth general election rematch during the direct primary era.
Read MoreRick Jackson and a Brief History of Georgia Gubernatorial Primary Runoffs
Second place primary finishers have won more than half of gubernatorial runoffs over the last 100+ years.
Read MoreCould Iowa Democrats Win 2026’s Gubernatorial and US Senate Races?
Iowa has had open seats for governor and the U.S. Senate in just two of the previous 30 cycles in which both offices have been on the ballot since 1914.
Read MoreA Study of 1,000 Gubernatorial Incumbents
Vermont governors have won 23 consecutive reelection bids – best in the nation.
Read MoreWill South Dakota Host Its 1st Gubernatorial Primary Runoff in 2026?
A competitive four-candidate field puts the 35 percent threshold in doubt for the first time in 40 years.
Read MoreA Review of Gubernatorial Elections without Two Major Party Candidates
More than 95 percent of gubernatorial elections since 1900 have had two major party candidates on the ballot including every election in 34 states.
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