U.S. Governors · 50 states

Last updated September 11, 2026

Governors by State

Know who runs your state and when you can replace them

Most states elect governors to four-year terms, with the bulk of races falling in midterm years. The exceptions:

  • Midterm cycle — 36 states vote in November 2026 (and again in 2030)
  • Presidential cycle — 11 states vote in November 2028
  • Odd years — Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi vote in 2027; New Jersey and Virginia in 2029
  • Two-year terms — New Hampshire and Vermont elect governors every two years

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Seats tracked

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Kay Ivey

Republican

Alabama (AL) · in office since 2017

Next election · AL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Age in 2028
84
Net worth · AL
~$1.5M

Tommy Tuberville

Republican

Alabama (AL) · Declared

Election · AL
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · AL
~$5M
Age difference
Tuberville is 10 yrs younger
Net worth gap
Tuberville has $3.5M more
Next on the ballot
2026 vs 2026

Running for governor

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Candidates on the ballot for governor

Declared and widely reported challengers and open-seat candidates, with age, net worth and a full profile.

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Candidate for governor · Alabama (AL) · Declared

Election · AL
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · AL
~$5M

Republican candidate for governor of Alabama in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. senator; college football head coach.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Stock trade violations

He was repeatedly late disclosing stock trades under the STOCK Act and drew criticism for blanket holds on military promotions.

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Andy Biggs

Republican

Candidate for governor · Arizona (AZ) · Republican nominee

Election · AZ
2026
Seat
Challenging Katie Hobbs
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · AZ
~$50M

Republican candidate for governor of Arizona in 2026 (challenging katie hobbs).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; Arizona senate president.

Religion

Latter-day Saint

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

January 6 involvement scrutiny

House investigators examined his contacts with organizers of efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which he denies wrongdoing in.

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Candidate for governor · Arizona (AZ) · Defeated in Republican primary

Election · AZ
2026
Seat
Challenging Katie Hobbs
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · AZ
~$400M

Republican candidate for governor of Arizona in 2026 (challenging katie hobbs).

Prior offices held

Arizona Board of Regents; land use attorney and developer.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Developer conflicts as regent

Her development business and regent tenure drew conflict-of-interest questions, as did heavy self-funding of her campaigns.

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Chad Bianco

Republican

Candidate for governor · California (CA) · Defeated in top-two primary

Election · CA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · CA
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of California in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Riverside County sheriff.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Oath Keepers membership and jail deaths

His past Oath Keepers membership and a rise in deaths in his county jails drew statewide scrutiny.

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Katie Porter

Democratic

Candidate for governor · California (CA) · Defeated in top-two primary

Election · CA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
54
Net worth · CA
~$1.5M

Democratic candidate for governor of California in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; law professor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Viral staff and interview clashes

A tense on-camera interview and former staff accounts of a difficult workplace became campaign issues.

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Steve Hilton

Republican

Candidate for governor · California (CA) · Republican nominee

Election · CA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · CA
Not publicly reported

Former television host and political adviser who advanced as the Republican nominee in California's open 2026 governor's race.

Prior offices held

Television host and former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Commentary and campaign-platform scrutiny

His media record and positions on California taxes, public safety and immigration have drawn criticism from opponents.

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Xavier Becerra

Democratic

Candidate for governor · California (CA) · Declared

Election · CA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · CA
~$3M

Democratic candidate for governor of California in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. health secretary; attorney general; U.S. representative.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Pandemic and shelter oversight critiques

Lawmakers faulted his federal agency's handling of unaccompanied minors and pandemic messaging.

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Michael Bennet

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Colorado (CO) · Defeated in Democratic primary

Election · CO
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · CO
~$15M

Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. senator; Denver Public Schools superintendent.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

School reform record in Denver

His superintendent-era school closures and a pension-linked financing deal remain criticized by teachers' groups.

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Phil Weiser

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Colorado (CO) · Declared

Election · CO
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · CO
~$3M

Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Colorado attorney general; law school dean.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Antitrust and gun suit criticism

Critics have questioned settlements his office reached and its pace on utility and consumer cases.

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Byron Donalds

Republican

Candidate for governor · Florida (FL) · Declared

Election · FL
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
49
Net worth · FL
~$1M

Republican candidate for governor of Florida in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state representative; banker.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Came from the financial services industry and his wife runs a political consulting and communications firm that has worked with allied conservative organizations.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

1990s arrest record

An early-career marijuana and bribery-related arrest, later dropped or resolved, resurfaced in coverage of his statewide bid.

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David Jolly

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Florida (FL) · Declared

Election · FL
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · FL
~$1M

Democratic candidate for governor of Florida in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative (as a Republican); lobbyist.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Lobbying past and party switch

His years as a Washington lobbyist and his move from Republican to Democrat draw attacks from both parties.

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Burt Jones

Republican

Candidate for governor · Georgia (GA) · Defeated in Republican runoff

Election · GA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
49
Net worth · GA
~$50M

Republican candidate for governor of Georgia in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; fuel company executive.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Alternate elector role

He served as a 2020 alternate Trump elector and was named in the Fulton County investigation, with a special prosecutor appointed for his conduct.

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Candidate for governor · Georgia (GA) · Declared

Election · GA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · GA
~$1.5M

Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Mayor of Atlanta; city councilmember; magistrate judge.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Atlanta crime and bribery probe era

Her single term saw a spike in violent crime and a long-running federal corruption probe of City Hall contracting that predated her.

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Rick Jackson

Republican

Candidate for governor · Georgia (GA) · Republican nominee

Election · GA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · GA
~$100M

Business executive who upset Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's June 2026 Republican runoff for the open governorship.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; founder of a national staffing and services company.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Retains ownership in the staffing firm he founded, which holds contracts with employers subject to state labor and licensing regulation.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Self-funding and company practices

Reporting during the primary examined labor complaints at his staffing company and the scale of his personal spending on the race.

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Darren Bailey

Republican

Candidate for governor · Illinois (IL) · Declared

Election · IL
2026
Seat
Challenging JB Pritzker
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · IL
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of Illinois in 2026 (challenging jb pritzker).

Prior offices held

State senator; farmer.

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Holocaust comparison remarks

Recorded comments comparing abortion to the Holocaust and remarks about Chicago drew bipartisan condemnation.

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Randy Feenstra

Republican

Candidate for governor · Iowa (IA) · Declared

Election · IA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
59
Net worth · IA
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of Iowa in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state senator; county treasurer.

Religion

Christian Reformed

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Farm subsidy and ethanol votes

Critics point to farm payments tied to his interests and shifting positions on renewable fuel mandates.

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Rob Sand

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Iowa (IA) · Declared

Election · IA
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · IA
~$2M

Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Iowa state auditor; assistant attorney general.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Audit access fights

Republicans accused him of politicizing the auditor's office; he accused them of stripping his access to records.

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Angus King III

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Maine (ME) · Declared

Election · ME
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · ME
Not reported

Democratic candidate for governor of Maine in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Renewable energy executive; no prior elected office.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Solar development ties

His clean-energy company's state incentives and land deals have been raised by rivals in the open-seat race.

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Troy Jackson

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Maine (ME) · Declared

Election · ME
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · ME
Not reported

Democratic candidate for governor of Maine in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

President of the Maine Senate; logging contractor.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Labor bill fights

Business groups criticized his union-backed bills and his clashes with the governor over paid leave costs.

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Jocelyn Benson

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
51
Net worth · MI
~$1M

Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Michigan secretary of state; law school dean.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Election administration lawsuits

Her mass mailing of absentee applications and voter-roll practices drew multiple suits, some of which she lost on procedure.

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John James

Republican

Candidate for governor · Michigan (MI) · Republican nominee

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
47
Net worth · MI
~$50M

Republican candidate for governor of Michigan in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; Army aviator; logistics company president.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Family business contracts

Reporting examined federal and state contracts held by his family logistics firm alongside his votes.

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Mike Duggan

Independent

Candidate for governor · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · MI
~$3M

Independent candidate for governor of Michigan in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

Mayor of Detroit; Wayne County prosecutor; hospital CEO.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Demolition program probe

A federally funded Detroit demolition program under his administration was subpoenaed over bidding and costs.

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Amy Klobuchar

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Minnesota (MN) · Democratic nominee

Election · MN
2026
Seat
Challenging Lisa Demuth
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · MN
~$2M

U.S. senator and Democratic nominee for governor of Minnesota after winning the August 2026 primary.

Prior offices held

U.S. senator from Minnesota; Hennepin County attorney.

Religion

Congregationalist (UCC)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Reports of harsh treatment of staff

Past reporting about staff turnover and former aides' accounts remains part of the scrutiny surrounding her statewide campaign.

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Kristin Robbins

Republican

Candidate for governor · Minnesota (MN) · Lost primary

Election · MN
2026
Seat
Challenging Amy Klobuchar
Age in 2028
61
Net worth · MN
Not reported

Minnesota state representative who lost the 2026 Republican primary for governor to House Speaker Lisa Demuth after Tim Walz left the race.

Prior offices held

Minnesota state representative.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Fraud oversight attacks

As a legislator she led fraud hearings that opponents call partisan while critics of her own record cite thin policy results.

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Lisa Demuth

Republican

Candidate for governor · Minnesota (MN) · Republican nominee

Election · MN
2026
Seat
Challenging Amy Klobuchar
Age in 2028
47
Net worth · MN
Not publicly reported

Minnesota House speaker and Republican nominee for governor in the 2026 general election.

Prior offices held

Speaker of the Minnesota House; Minnesota state representative.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

House leadership and abortion-policy criticism

Democratic opponents have focused on her House leadership record and positions on abortion and education policy.

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Deb Haaland

Democratic

Candidate for governor · New Mexico (NM) · Declared

Election · NM
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · NM
~$1M

Democratic candidate for governor of New Mexico in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. interior secretary; U.S. representative; state party chair.

Religion

Laguna Pueblo traditional

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Leasing and boarding school policy

Industry critics attacked her federal drilling pause while some tribal advocates pressed for faster action on boarding school reparations.

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Elise Stefanik

Republican

Candidate for governor · New York (NY) · Withdrew

Election · NY
2026
Seat
Challenging Kathy Hochul
Age in 2028
44
Net worth · NY
~$3M

Republican candidate for governor of New York in 2026 (challenging kathy hochul).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; House Republican conference chair.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Her husband's construction business and her heavy reliance on corporate PAC and leadership-committee money have drawn watchdog attention; no divestment controversies reported.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Election objection and replacement ads

Her 2021 objection to certifying results and campaign ads echoing "replacement" rhetoric drew censure calls and donor departures.

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Mike Mazzei

Republican

Candidate for governor · Oklahoma (OK) · Republican nominee

Election · OK
2026
Seat
Open seat (Stitt term-limited)
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · OK
~$10M

Former state senator and budget secretary who won Oklahoma's August 2026 Republican runoff over Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

Prior offices held

Oklahoma state senator (2005–2017); state secretary of budget; financial adviser.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Owns a Tulsa wealth-management firm whose clients include businesses affected by state tax policy he helped write as a legislator.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Tax-cut record disputed

Rivals attacked his legislative votes on tax increases and his firm's financial-industry ties during the primary.

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Stacy Garrity

Republican

Candidate for governor · Pennsylvania (PA) · Declared

Election · PA
2026
Seat
Challenging Josh Shapiro
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · PA
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania in 2026 (challenging josh shapiro).

Prior offices held

Pennsylvania treasurer; Army Reserve colonel; industrial executive.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

2020 election comments

Her signature on a letter urging scrutiny of the 2020 results and her office's unclaimed property handling drew criticism.

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Helena Foulkes

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Rhode Island (RI) · Democratic nominee

Election · RI
2026
Seat
Challenging Dan McKee
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · RI
~$50M

Former retail and pharmacy executive who beat Gov. Dan McKee in Rhode Island's September 2026 Democratic primary — the first primary defeat of a sitting Rhode Island governor since 1994.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; former CEO of HBC and president of CVS Pharmacy.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Her executive career at CVS and Hudson's Bay leaves substantial corporate stock holdings, including in health-care companies regulated by the state.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Corporate record under attack

Opponents targeted store closures and layoffs during her tenure at Hudson's Bay and her heavy self-funding of the campaign.

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Alan Wilson

Republican

Candidate for governor · South Carolina (SC) · Republican nominee

Election · SC
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · SC
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of South Carolina in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

South Carolina attorney general; Army National Guard officer.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Prosecutor feud and case delays

His public fight with a state grand jury prosecutor and delays in high-profile corruption cases drew judicial criticism.

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Nancy Mace

Republican

Candidate for governor · South Carolina (SC) · Declared

Election · SC
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
50
Net worth · SC
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of South Carolina in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state representative; public relations firm owner.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Staff turnover and floor accusations

Record staff turnover and unsubstantiated accusations made on the House floor drew ethics complaints and bipartisan rebukes.

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Dusty Johnson

Republican

Candidate for governor · South Dakota (SD) · Declared

Election · SD
2026
Seat
Challenging Larry Rhoden
Age in 2028
52
Net worth · SD
~$2M

Republican candidate for governor of South Dakota in 2026 (challenging larry rhoden).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; Public Utilities Commission chair.

Religion

Lutheran

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Pipeline eminent domain stance

His resistance to banning eminent domain for carbon pipelines angered landowners and much of his party's base.

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Candidate for governor · Tennessee (TN) · Republican nominee

Election · TN
2026
Seat
Open seat (Lee term-limited)
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · TN
~$10M

Sitting U.S. senator who won Tennessee's August 2026 Republican primary for governor over Rep. John Rose.

Prior offices held

U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2019–present); U.S. Representative (2003–2019); state senator.

Religion

Evangelical Protestant

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Long-running scrutiny of donor ties to the pharmaceutical and telecom industries she oversaw in Congress, and of her family's consulting income.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $4M in federal PAC and leadership PAC money across her Senate career; her state campaign reports to Tennessee election officials.

Negative coverage

Opioid-industry legislation

She was a lead sponsor of a 2016 law that reporting found weakened DEA enforcement against opioid distributors who donated to her campaigns.

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David Crowley

Democratic

Candidate for governor · Wisconsin (WI) · Democratic nominee

Election · WI
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
41
Net worth · WI
Not publicly reported

Milwaukee County executive and Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin after winning the August 2026 primary.

Prior offices held

Milwaukee County executive; Wisconsin state representative.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Milwaukee public-safety and tax record

Republican opponents have criticized his county record on public safety, taxes and spending as he moves to the general election.

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Tom Tiffany

Republican

Candidate for governor · Wisconsin (WI) · Republican nominee

Election · WI
2026
Seat
Open seat
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · WI
~$3M

Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin in 2026 (open seat).

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state senator; tour boat operator.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. State ethics filings are the primary disclosure for gubernatorial candidates.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Election certification vote

He voted against certifying 2020 electoral votes and drew criticism for remarks about Wisconsin cities.

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Eric Barlow

Republican

Candidate for governor · Wyoming (WY) · Republican nominee

Election · WY
2026
Seat
Open seat (Gordon term-limited)
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · WY
~$3M

Former Wyoming House speaker who won the 2026 Republican nomination for the open governorship.

Prior offices held

Speaker of the Wyoming House; state representative; veterinarian and rancher.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Runs a family ranching and veterinary operation that intersects with state agriculture, grazing and water policy.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Clashes with the party's right flank

His committee decisions as speaker drew censure attempts from the Wyoming GOP's hard-right wing.

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Kay Ivey

Republican

Governor · Alabama (AL)

Next election · AL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
84
Net worth · AL
~$1.5M

Republican governor of Alabama, in office since 2017. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor of Alabama; state treasurer.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Prison construction contracts under scrutiny

State audits and reporting questioned the cost overruns and no-bid elements of Alabama's multibillion-dollar prison construction program advanced by her administration.

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Mike Dunleavy

Republican

Governor · Alaska (AK)

Next election · AK
2026
Term ends
Dec 2026
In office since
2018
Age in 2028
67
Net worth · AK
~$3M

Republican governor of Alaska, in office since 2018. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Dec 2026.

Years in office

8 years (since 2018)

Prior offices held

Alaska state senator; Mat-Su school board president.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Budget vetoes and University of Alaska cuts

His deep vetoes to the university system and Medicaid triggered a recall campaign and lawsuits over the scope of gubernatorial veto power.

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Katie Hobbs

Democratic

Governor · Arizona (AZ)

Next election · AZ
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
59
Net worth · AZ
~$1M

Democratic governor of Arizona, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Arizona secretary of state; state senate minority leader.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Pay-to-play allegations remain politically live

Arizona's attorney general declined to bring criminal charges over allegations that a group-home company received a rate increase after campaign contributions, but critics continue to demand review.

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Governor · Arkansas (AR)

Next election · AR
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · AR
~$5M

Republican governor of Arkansas, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

White House press secretary; senior campaign adviser.

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Her father is former governor Mike Huckabee, and her administration's no-bid purchases (including the $19,000 lectern) plus her push to narrow the state records law drew audit and transparency scrutiny.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

$19,000 lectern purchase and records law

The state's purchase of a $19,000 lectern and her push to narrow the Freedom of Information Act drew bipartisan criticism and an audit.

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Gavin Newsom

Democratic

Governor · California (CA)

Next election · CA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
61
Net worth · CA
~$20M

Democratic governor of California, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Mayor of San Francisco; California lieutenant governor.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Co-founded the PlumpJack Group of wineries, restaurants and hotels, held in a blind trust while in office; his businesses' pandemic-era treatment and wine-industry regulation drew conflict questions.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

French Laundry dinner during COVID rules

Attending an indoor birthday dinner at the French Laundry while telling Californians to stay home fueled a recall election he survived in 2021.

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Jared Polis

Democratic

Governor · Colorado (CO)

Next election · CO
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · CO
~$400M

Democratic governor of Colorado, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; State Board of Education member.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Self-funding and wealth criticism

Critics have faulted the tech millionaire for pouring tens of millions of his own money into campaigns while defending tax policies that benefit high earners.

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Ned Lamont

Democratic

Governor · Connecticut (CT)

Next election · CT
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · CT
~$300M

Democratic governor of Connecticut, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Greenwich Board of Selectmen; cable company founder.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

No-bid pandemic contracts

Auditors and lawmakers criticized emergency, no-bid contracting during the pandemic, including school-cleaning and testing deals.

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Matt Meyer

Democratic

Governor · Delaware (DE)

Next election · DE
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · DE
~$2M

Democratic governor of Delaware, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

New Castle County executive; teacher and attorney.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

County sewer and staffing disputes

As county executive he clashed with the county council over budget transfers and staff turnover, disputes that resurfaced in his statewide race.

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Ron DeSantis

Republican

Governor · Florida (FL)

Next election · FL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
50
Net worth · FL
~$1.5M

Republican governor of Florida, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; Navy JAG officer.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

His wife's Hope Florida Foundation and its affiliated political committee drew a legislative investigation over money routed from a Medicaid settlement, and his gubernatorial travel and donor-funded flights have been repeatedly questioned.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Hope Florida grand-jury findings

A Florida grand-jury report said the administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement through the Hope Florida Foundation and into political committees; no criminal charges were filed.

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Brian Kemp

Republican

Governor · Georgia (GA)

Next election · GA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · GA
~$8M

Republican governor of Georgia, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Georgia secretary of state; state senator.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Voter-roll purges as secretary of state

Running elections while on the ballot in 2018, his office's exact-match holds and roll cancellations drew lawsuits and lasting criticism.

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Josh Green

Democratic

Governor · Hawaii (HI)

Next election · HI
2026
Term ends
Dec 2026
In office since
2022
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · HI
~$3M

Democratic governor of Hawaii, in office since 2022. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Dec 2026.

Years in office

4 years (since 2022)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; emergency physician.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Maui wildfire response and land concerns

His handling of the Lahaina fire recovery, emergency housing proclamations and fears of speculative land buying drew sustained criticism from residents.

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Brad Little

Republican

Governor · Idaho (ID)

Next election · ID
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · ID
~$10M

Republican governor of Idaho, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; rancher.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Feud over emergency powers

His pandemic orders were publicly reversed by his own lieutenant governor while he traveled, and he later signed one of the nation's strictest abortion bans.

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JB Pritzker

Democratic

Governor · Illinois (IL)

Next election · IL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · IL
~$3.5B

Democratic governor of Illinois, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Hyatt heir and investor; national party finance chair.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Toilet-removal property tax break

Reporting on removing toilets from a Gold Coast mansion to cut property taxes prompted a federal inquiry that closed without charges.

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Mike Braun

Republican

Governor · Indiana (IN)

Next election · IN
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · IN
~$50M

Republican governor of Indiana, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

U.S. senator; state representative; trucking executive.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Property tax record and business practices

Critics have pointed to low reported property taxes on his own holdings and his trucking company's contracting record.

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Kim Reynolds

Republican

Governor · Iowa (IA)

Next election · IA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · IA
~$1M

Republican governor of Iowa, in office since 2017. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; county treasurer.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Federal pandemic funds and OSHA use

Auditors flagged the use of federal relief money for a state accounting system and staff salaries, and courts blocked parts of her school-mask ban.

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Laura Kelly

Democratic

Governor · Kansas (KS)

Next election · KS
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
78
Net worth · KS
~$1M

Democratic governor of Kansas, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

State senator; recreation association director.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Unemployment system failures

The collapse of the state's jobless benefits system during the pandemic left claimants waiting months and produced hundreds of millions in fraudulent payouts.

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Andy Beshear

Democratic

Governor · Kentucky (KY)

Next election · KY
2027
Term ends
Dec 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
51
Net worth · KY
~$2M

Democratic governor of Kentucky, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2027; current term ends Dec 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Kentucky attorney general; attorney.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

His father is former governor Steve Beshear, whose administration's appointments and clemency decisions overlapped with his own attorney general and gubernatorial tenure — a family-political rather than family-business tie.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Pandemic church restrictions litigation

His limits on in-person worship were struck down in federal court, and Republicans investigated his pardons review and vaccine mandates.

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Jeff Landry

Republican

Governor · Louisiana (LA)

Next election · LA
2027
Term ends
Jan 2028
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · LA
~$2M

Republican governor of Louisiana, in office since 2024. Next on the ballot in 2027; current term ends Jan 2028.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; U.S. representative; sheriff's deputy.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Private jet flights and donor ties

Reporting on undisclosed flights on a donor's private jet and his office's outside legal contracts prompted ethics complaints.

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Janet Mills

Democratic

Governor · Maine (ME)

Next election · ME
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · ME
~$3M

Democratic governor of Maine, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; district attorney; state representative.

Religion

Congregationalist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Child welfare deaths oversight

A string of child deaths in families known to state caseworkers led to scathing watchdog reports on her administration's child protective services.

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Wes Moore

Democratic

Governor · Maryland (MD)

Next election · MD
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
50
Net worth · MD
~$5M

Democratic governor of Maryland, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Army officer; Robin Hood Foundation CEO; author.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Held a stake in Robin Hood-affiliated ventures and sold his interest in a startup on taking office; the Bronze Star listing on a fellowship application remains the sharper credibility issue.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Bronze Star claim in bio

He acknowledged a 2006 White House fellowship application listed a Bronze Star he had not received, which he called an error.

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Maura Healey

Democratic

Governor · Massachusetts (MA)

Next election · MA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · MA
~$1M

Democratic governor of Massachusetts, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; civil rights division chief.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Emergency shelter system costs

The multibillion-dollar migrant shelter response, hotel contracts and a National Guard deployment drew bipartisan scrutiny and audits.

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Governor · Michigan (MI)

Next election · MI
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · MI
~$3.5M

Democratic governor of Michigan, in office since 2019. Term-limited and not on the 2026 ballot; her term ends Jan 2027. She ruled out a 2028 presidential run in May 2026.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

State senate minority leader; county prosecutor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Her husband's request for early boat-launch service during pandemic restrictions became a flashpoint, and her use of a nonprofit fund and private flights drew disclosure complaints.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Nursing home orders and secret flights

Her pandemic nursing-home placement policy and an undisclosed charter flight to visit family drew investigations and ethics complaints.

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Tim Walz

Democratic

Governor · Minnesota (MN)

Next election · MN
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · MN
~$1M

Democratic governor of Minnesota, in office since 2019. Ended his re-election bid in January 2026 amid a state welfare-fraud scandal and serves out his term through Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; National Guard command sergeant major; teacher.

Religion

Lutheran

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No significant family business holdings; his household finances are among the most modest of any recent national candidate, with disclosure fights centered on his National Guard record instead.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Feeding Our Future fraud oversight

A quarter-billion-dollar fraud in a state-administered child nutrition program raised questions about his agency's oversight, as did the 2020 unrest response.

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Tate Reeves

Republican

Governor · Mississippi (MS)

Next election · MS
2027
Term ends
Jan 2028
In office since
2020
Age in 2028
54
Net worth · MS
~$4M

Republican governor of Mississippi, in office since 2020. Next on the ballot in 2027; current term ends Jan 2028.

Years in office

6 years (since 2020)

Prior offices held

State treasurer; financial adviser.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Welfare funds scandal fallout

The diversion of federal welfare money to a volleyball facility and other projects, and his handling of the state's outside lawyer, remain under litigation.

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Mike Kehoe

Republican

Governor · Missouri (MO)

Next election · MO
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · MO
~$5M

Republican governor of Missouri, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; auto dealer.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Redistricting special session

His mid-decade congressional redistricting push and clemency decisions drew lawsuits and criticism from both parties.

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Greg Gianforte

Republican

Governor · Montana (MT)

Next election · MT
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
67
Net worth · MT
~$200M

Republican governor of Montana, in office since 2021. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; software company founder.

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Assault of a reporter in 2017

He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault for body-slamming a Guardian reporter the day before his special election win, and later drew scrutiny for a wolf-trapping violation.

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Jim Pillen

Republican

Governor · Nebraska (NE)

Next election · NE
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
72
Net worth · NE
~$100M

Republican governor of Nebraska, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

University regent; hog producer and veterinarian.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Hog operations and prison plans

His family's large hog operations have faced environmental complaints, and his new state prison plan drew fiscal criticism.

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Joe Lombardo

Republican

Governor · Nevada (NV)

Next election · NV
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · NV
~$3M

Republican governor of Nevada, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Clark County sheriff; Army National Guard officer.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Route 91 shooting response record

As sheriff he faced criticism over the shifting timeline of the 2017 Las Vegas massacre response, and later over campaign use of his sheriff's uniform.

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Kelly Ayotte

Republican

Governor · New Hampshire (NH)

Next election · NH
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · NH
~$5M

Republican governor of New Hampshire, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

U.S. senator; New Hampshire attorney general.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Corporate board tenure

Her service on boards including Blackstone, BAE and Boston Properties drew conflict-of-interest questions during her campaign.

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Mikie Sherrill

Democratic

Governor · New Jersey (NJ)

Next election · NJ
2029
Term ends
Jan 2030
In office since
2026
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · NJ
~$2M

Democratic governor of New Jersey, in office since 2026. Next on the ballot in 2029; current term ends Jan 2030.

Years in office

Under 1 year

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; Navy helicopter pilot; federal prosecutor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Naval Academy cheating scandal records

Her campaign faced questions about records from a Naval Academy cheating episode and about stock trades disclosed late in Congress.

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Governor · New Mexico (NM)

Next election · NM
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · NM
~$2M

Democratic governor of New Mexico, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state health secretary.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Gun emergency order and settlement

Her public-health order suspending open carry was blocked in court, and a former aide's harassment claim was settled with campaign funds.

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Kathy Hochul

Democratic

Governor · New York (NY)

Next election · NY
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · NY
~$2M

Democratic governor of New York, in office since 2021. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; U.S. representative; county clerk.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Running mate's federal indictment

Her first lieutenant governor was indicted on bribery charges, and reporting scrutinized a donor-linked COVID test contract and the Buffalo stadium deal.

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Josh Stein

Democratic

Governor · North Carolina (NC)

Next election · NC
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · NC
~$3M

Democratic governor of North Carolina, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; state senator.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Rape-kit and hurricane relief backlogs

As attorney general he faced criticism over untested sexual assault kit backlogs, and his office's handling of hurricane relief oversight.

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Kelly Armstrong

Republican

Governor · North Dakota (ND)

Next election · ND
2028
Term ends
Dec 2028
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
52
Net worth · ND
~$5M

Republican governor of North Dakota, in office since 2024. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Dec 2028.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; state senator; oilfield services executive.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Oil industry ties

His family's oilfield services business and his votes on federal energy and January 6 certification issues have drawn criticism.

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Mike DeWine

Republican

Governor · Ohio (OH)

Next election · OH
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · OH
~$25M

Republican governor of Ohio, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. senator; attorney general; lieutenant governor.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

FirstEnergy HB6 scandal ties

The billion-dollar nuclear bailout bribery scheme he signed into law, and his regulator appointment, kept his administration in federal investigators' orbit.

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Kevin Stitt

Republican

Governor · Oklahoma (OK)

Next election · OK
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · OK
~$50M

Republican governor of Oklahoma, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Mortgage company founder; no prior elected office.

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Tribal compact fights and relief spending

His long litigation with Oklahoma tribes over gaming and jurisdiction, plus audits of federal pandemic education funds, drew bipartisan criticism.

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Tina Kotek

Democratic

Governor · Oregon (OR)

Next election · OR
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · OR
~$1M

Democratic governor of Oregon, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Speaker of the Oregon House; policy advocate.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Spouse's role in the governor's office

Her wife's involvement in official business prompted an ethics inquiry and staff resignations, alongside criticism of Portland drug policy rollout.

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Josh Shapiro

Democratic

Governor · Pennsylvania (PA)

Next election · PA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · PA
~$3M

Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, in office since 2023. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; county commissioner; state representative.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family business holdings; scrutiny has centered on donor access to his administration and his office's handling of a senior aide's harassment settlement.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Aide's harassment settlement

A senior aide's resignation over a sexual harassment complaint settled with public money raised transparency questions about non-disclosure terms.

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Dan McKee

Democratic

Governor · Rhode Island (RI)

Next election · RI
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · RI
~$2M

Democratic governor of Rhode Island, in office since 2021. Lost the September 2026 Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes and serves out his term through Jan 2027.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; mayor of Cumberland.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

ILO education contract inquiry

A no-bid consulting contract steered to a startup with ties to his allies triggered state and federal scrutiny of his administration.

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Henry McMaster

Republican

Governor · South Carolina (SC)

Next election · SC
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · SC
~$10M

Republican governor of South Carolina, in office since 2017. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; attorney general; U.S. attorney.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

School mask ban and relief funds

Courts struck down his ban on school mask mandates, and his plan to send federal relief money to private schools was blocked by the state supreme court.

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Larry Rhoden

Republican

Governor · South Dakota (SD)

Next election · SD
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · SD
~$2M

Republican governor of South Dakota, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; rancher.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Prison siting and pipeline politics

His push for a new men's prison and his handling of carbon pipeline eminent domain fights drew opposition from within his own party.

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Bill Lee

Republican

Governor · Tennessee (TN)

Next election · TN
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · TN
~$50M

Republican governor of Tennessee, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Construction company CEO; no prior elected office.

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Ford plant incentives and voucher push

The multibillion-dollar Blue Oval City incentive package and his school voucher expansion drew fiscal and transparency criticism.

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Greg Abbott

Republican

Governor · Texas (TX)

Next election · TX
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · TX
~$10M

Republican governor of Texas, in office since 2015. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

Texas attorney general; state supreme court justice.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

2021 grid failure and border busing

The Winter Storm Uri blackout that killed hundreds and his multibillion-dollar Operation Lone Star busing program produced investigations and lawsuits.

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Spencer Cox

Republican

Governor · Utah (UT)

Next election · UT
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · UT
~$3M

Republican governor of Utah, in office since 2021. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state representative; county commissioner.

Religion

Latter-day Saint

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Social media law and redistricting

His social media age-verification laws were challenged on First Amendment grounds and courts faulted the state's handling of the voter-approved redistricting commission.

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Phil Scott

Republican

Governor · Vermont (VT)

Next election · VT
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · VT
~$3M

Republican governor of Vermont, in office since 2017. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant governor; state senator; construction company owner.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Education funding and property taxes

A double-digit property tax spike and his vetoes of housing and climate bills drew criticism from the legislature's supermajority.

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Governor · Virginia (VA)

Next election · VA
2029
Term ends
Jan 2030
In office since
2026
Age in 2028
49
Net worth · VA
~$2M

Democratic governor of Virginia, in office since 2026. Next on the ballot in 2029; current term ends Jan 2030.

Years in office

Under 1 year

Prior offices held

U.S. representative; CIA case officer; federal law enforcement.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Postal Service and stock disclosure questions

Republicans criticized late financial disclosure filings and her record on federal energy votes during the campaign.

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Bob Ferguson

Democratic

Governor · Washington (WA)

Next election · WA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · WA
~$1.5M

Democratic governor of Washington, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; King County councilmember.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Campaign fund transfer dispute

His transfer of millions from an attorney general account to his gubernatorial bid drew a state ethics complaint, and his office faced criticism over consumer suit settlements.

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Governor · West Virginia (WV)

Next election · WV
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
61
Net worth · WV
~$3M

Republican governor of West Virginia, in office since 2025. Next on the ballot in 2028; current term ends Jan 2029.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Attorney general; U.S. representative candidate; pharmaceutical industry lawyer.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Opioid settlement and lobbying ties

His prior work for pharmaceutical clients and his office's opioid settlement terms drew conflict-of-interest scrutiny.

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Tony Evers

Democratic

Governor · Wisconsin (WI)

Next election · WI
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · WI
~$1M

Democratic governor of Wisconsin, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

State superintendent of public instruction; school administrator.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

400-year school funding veto

His partial veto locking in school revenue increases for four centuries was upheld but denounced as an abuse of veto power.

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Mark Gordon

Republican

Governor · Wyoming (WY)

Next election · WY
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · WY
~$200M

Republican governor of Wyoming, in office since 2019. Next on the ballot in 2026; current term ends Jan 2027.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

State treasurer; rancher and investment manager.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Holdings and outside income appear in the state's annual ethics and financial disclosure filing.

PAC money accepted

Gubernatorial committees report to state election boards rather than the FEC; see the state campaign-finance portal for itemized PAC and committee contributions.

Negative coverage

Coal and abortion law positions

Conservatives attacked his carbon-capture strategy as insufficiently pro-coal, while he let strict abortion bans become law without signature, drawing fire from both sides.

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