2026 GUBERNATORIAL MAP

Overview of Gubernatorial Elections in 2026

36 states will hold gubernatorial elections for in 2026, with 18 open seats where no incumbent is running. Eight of these open seats are currently held by Democrats and 10 are held by Republicans. Of the 18 incumbents running for reelection, eight are Republicans and 10 are Democrats. Republicans are hoping to flip Arizona, Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin, while Democrats are targeting Georga and Nevada.


D Incumbent (10)

R Incumbent (8)

Open (Outgoing D) (8)

Open (Outgoing R) (10)

No Election (14)