Governorships
How Often Are Women Governors Reelected?
Women have had a better track record than men at holding governorships over the last half century.
Read MoreWhich States Nominate the Most Women for Governor?
Democrats have nominated women for the office at nearly twice the rate as the GOP over the last half-century.
Read MoreMichele Fiore and a Review of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Nevada
Eighteen women launched 20 primary campaigns for governor prior to the current 2022 cycle.
Read MoreRhode Island Democrats Poised to Set Gubernatorial Primary Records
No major party primary for governor in state history has had more than four candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreFlorida Eyes Unusual Mark in 2022 Gubernatorial Race
Just three states have elected governors with a plurality in four or more straight elections over the last 100 years.
Read MoreOn Shaky Gubernatorial Ground?
Three sitting governors were victorious with the lowest percentage of the vote in their state in more than 80 years.
Read MoreDean Heller Attempts Rarity With Gubernatorial Bid
Since 1900, only seven defeated U.S. Senators subsequently won the governorship of their state.
Read MoreMajor Parties Have Record Gubernatorial Winning Streaks in 18 States
One more state could join this list during the 2022 cycle.
Read MoreWill Tim Walz Face a DFL Challenger in 2022?
No DFL gubernatorial nominee has run unopposed through the party convention and primary since the 1944 merger.
Read MoreRebecca Kleefisch and a Review of Wisconsin Gubernatorial Bids by Lieutenant Governors
Just three sitting or former lieutenant governors in the state first became governor via the ballot box.
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