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The United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This election will take place in 36 states and three territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms and elected their governors in 2024.
Fifteen of the thirty-six states with elections in this cycle have officially term-limited incumbents, while two of the three United States territories with elections this cycle have officially term-limited incumbents.
Partisan composition
Going into the election, there are 26 Republican governors and 24 Democratic governors in the United States. This class of governors is made up of 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats. Republicans are defending two governorships in states that Kamala Harris won in 2024 (New Hampshire and Vermont). Democrats are defending five governorships in states that Donald Trump won in 2024 (Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin).
Predictions
Several sites and individuals published predictions of competitive seats. These predictions looked at factors such as the strength of the incumbent (if the incumbent was running for reelection) and the other candidates, and the state's partisan lean (reflected in part by the state's Cook Partisan Voting Index rating). The predictions assigned ratings to each seat, indicating the predicted advantage that a party had in winning that seat. Most election predictors used:
"tossup": no advantage
"tilt" (used by some predictors): advantage that is not quite as strong as "lean"
"lean": slight advantage
"likely": significant, but surmountable, advantage
Democratic candidates include former U.S. Senator Doug Jones; the 2022 gubernatorial nominee Yolanda Flowers; Will Boyd, a former city councilor of Greenville, Illinois, and the nominee for Alabama Lieutenant Governor in 2018 and for U.S. Senate in 2022; pastor Ja'Mel Brown; candidate for governor in 2022 Chad Chig Martin;[6] and former state representative Nathan Mathis.[216]
Should Jones and Tuberville win their respective primaries, the gubernatorial election will be a rematch of the 2020 United States Senate election, which saw Tuberville defeat Jones.
Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 50.3% of the vote. Starting with this election cycle, gubernatorial candidates will be required to nominate a running mate for the newly-established office of Lieutenant Governor. Hobbs is running for re-election to a second term.[221] Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was considering a primary challenge, but later declined to run.[222]
U.S. Representative from Arizona's 5th congressional district Andy Biggs,[223] as well as former Arizona Board of Regents member Karrin Taylor Robson,[224] have announced their candidacies for the Republican nomination in early 2025; President Trump endorsed both candidates.[225] Taylor Robson withdrew from the campaign on February 12, 2026.[226] Also running for the Republican nomination is U.S. Representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district David Schweikert.[227] State Treasurer Kimberly Yee had also expressed interest in mounting a campaign, but instead announced she would run for state superintendent.[228][229]
Former Democratic state representative Leezah Sun has announced a campaign as an independent.[22]
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 63.1% of the vote. She is running for re-election to a second term.[230]
Democratic state senator Fredrick Love has announced a campaign for the Democratic nomination.[231] Before filing ended, Love was joined the primary with former Walmart Executive and wealthy entrepreneur, Supha Xayprasith Mays, who plans to self fund her gubernatorial race.[232] Mays is the wife of retired Federal Judge Richard Mays. If elected she would be the nation's first Democrat Asian American female Governor.
Rick Caruso, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022, has expressed interest in running.[233] State assemblymember Buffy Wicks and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan are considered potential candidates.[234][235] State Senate President Toni Atkins, businessman Steve Cloobeck, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, and former Majority Leader of the California Assembly Ian Calderon all initially announced runs for governor as Democrats, but later withdrew from the campaign.[236][237][238][239][240][241] Ma instead chose to run for lieutenant governor, and Kounalakis pivoted to a campaign for State Treasurer, while Atkins, Cloobeck, and Calderon will not run for any statewide office in 2026. Additionally, Cloobeck and Calderon endorsed Swalwell's campaign upon their withdrawals.[237][241] Former Vice President of the United States and 2024 Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris had considered running, having long been interested in leading the country's largest economy and becoming the nation's first black female governor,[242][243] but ultimately decided not to enter the race.[244]
Former U.S. Representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district Greg Lopez initially announced his campaign as a Republican but later left the party in January 2026 and is continuing his campaign as an independent.[249][46] Former DaVita CEO Kent Thiry was speculated to be considering an independent bid, but told Colorado Public Radio that he would not run.[250]
GovernorNed Lamont, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 56% of the vote. Because Connecticut does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, Lamont has announced that he is running for a third term.[53]State representative for the 88th district Josh Elliott has announced that he is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, challenging Lamont in the Democratic primary.[51] A number of other Democrats were considered potential candidates had Lamont chosen not to run for a third term, including Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Comptroller Sean Scanlon, and Attorney General William Tong.[251] Former HartfordmayorLuke Bronin was considered a potential Democratic candidate, but he instead launched a primary challenge to Congressman John B. Larson in Connecticut's 1st district.[252]
On the Republican side, state senator for the 36th district Ryan Fazio and New Britain mayor Erin Stewart have both announced their candidacies.[52][55] Perennial candidate Peter Lumaj has expressed interest in running for the Republican nomination for governor.[253]Westport first selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced a campaign, but dropped out of the race in September 2025.[254] Bar owner and former U.S. Senate candidate Matt Corey is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.[251]
Former State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo was considered a potential candidate for the Democratic Party, but became an independent in May 2025 and subsequently launched an independent bid for governor.[62]Moliere Dimanche announced an independent campaign on July 1, 2024, becoming the first Haitian candidate for governor in Florida's history.[265]
On the Democratic side, former state senator Jason Esteves, former Mayor of Atlanta and former director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms, former DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer and 2010 nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Thurmond, and state representative Derrick Jackson have all announced campaigns.[272][273][274][275] Former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, a Republican critic of Trump, has joined the Democratic Party and is also running for governor as a Democrat.[276] Former State House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, who was the nominee for governor in 2018 and 2022, has expressed interest in running for the nomination, while Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens is seen as a potential candidate.[277][278]U.S. Representative from Georgia's 6th congressional district Lucy McBath was considered a potential candidate, but ultimately declined to run.[279][280] State representative Ruwa Romman announced a campaign in August 2025 but withdrew from the race in February 2026.[281][282]
GovernorJosh Green, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 63.2% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election, but has not yet stated if he will do so.
GovernorBrad Little, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 60.5% of the vote. Because Idaho does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so.
Attorney Terri Pickens, who was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022, is running for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.[283]
Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 54.9% of the vote and is running for a third term.[66] With Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton seeking Illinois's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, Pritzker's running mate is former state representative Christian Mitchell.[285]
On the Republican side, candidates include former state senator and 2022 Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey, former vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute Ted Dabrowski, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, and real estate developer Rick Heidner.[66]
Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. While she is eligible to run for re-election to a third full term, she has decided not to run.[286] Republican candidates include state representative Eddie Andrews, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district Randy Feenstra, former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Adam Steen, farmer Zach Lahn, and former state representative Brad Sherman, the last of whom initially challenged Reynolds in a primary and is continuing his campaign now that Reynolds has retired.[68][70][75][73] State senator Mike Bousselot formed an exploratory committee for the Republican nomination,[287] but ultimately chose not to enter the race.[288] Senate president Amy Sinclair has expressed interest in mounting a campaign.[289] Potential Republican candidates include businessman Bob Vander Plaats, who was the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006 and candidate for governor in 2002, 2006, and 2010, and Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO and nominee for Treasurer of Iowa in 2002 and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014.[290]
House Speaker Pat Grassley initially declined to run, opting instead to run for re-election in 2026, but expressed interest in mounting a campaign in April 2025,[291] before choosing to run for re-election and forego a bid for governor.[292] Attorney General Brenna Bird, state representative Bobby Kaufmann, and Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig all expressed interest in running for governor,[293][291][294] but all chose not to enter the race.[295][296][297] On the Democratic side, State Auditor Rob Sand declared his candidacy for Governor in May 2025. Sand is the only Democratic statewide officeholder in Iowa.[72] Other Democrats running include Julie Stauch, who was the Iowa political director for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign.[74]
Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 49.5% of the vote. She will be term limited by the Kansas Constitution and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term. State senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher are running for the Democratic nomination, with Corson receiving Governor Kelly's endorsement.[78][80][298] Teacher Marty Tuley is also running.[87]U.S. Representative from Kansas's 3rd congressional district Sharice Davids and State Senate minority leader Dinah Sykes have both expressed interest in mounting a campaign.[299][300] Former Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz is seen as a potential Democratic candidate.[301] Attorney Chris Mann, who was the Democratic nominee for Attorney General in 2022, was also considered a potential candidate, but is again running for Attorney General.[301][302][303][304]
State senator Rachel Talbot Ross, who is also a former State House Speaker, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Democratic nomination.[309] State House Speaker Ryan Fecteau had been mentioned as a potential candidate,[310] and former PortlandCity Councilor Spencer Thibodeau had also expressed interest in running for the Democratic nomination,[309] but both endorsed Pingree's campaign in November 2025.[311][312] Businessman Dan Kleban, the founder of the Maine Beer Company, had been mentioned as a potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate, but ultimately entered Maine's U.S. Senate race instead.[313][314]
On the Republican side, candidates include healthcare executive and member of the Bush family Jonathan Bush; retired financial analyst Kenneth Capron; former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles; real estate businessman David Jones; state senator and candidate for governor in 2002James Libby; former Maine Senate majority leader and candidate for governor in 2018Garrett Mason; entrepreneur Owen McCarthy; businessman Ben Midgley; and former Paris selectman Robert Wessels.[90][91][92][97][100][101][107][103][102] Motivational speaker Travis Mills has expressed interest in mounting a campaign.[315][316] Potential candidates include former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Peter Cianchette, who was also the 2002 Republican nominee for governor, former mayor of AuburnJason Levesque, former U.S. Representative for Maine's 2nd congressional district Bruce Poliquin, and state senator Trey Stewart.[309][310][317][318]
Two state legislators have left their parties to seek the Blaine House as independents: state senator Rick Bennett, formerly a Republican, and state representative Ed Crockett, formerly a Democrat.[89][94] Environmental scientist and activist John Glowa, who failed to qualify for the Democratic primary ballot in 2022, is also running as an independent.[95] Derek Levasseur, a former law enforcement officer who briefly challenged U.S. Senator Susan Collins in the Republican primary in 2020, is a fourth independent candidate.[99]
Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 64.5% of the vote. He is running for re-election to a second term.[319]
A number of Republicans are vying for the party's nomination: businessman Carl Brunner, state delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat, former state delegate and 2022 nominee Dan Cox, businessman Ed Hale, farmer Kurt Wedekind, and John Myrick, a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, have announced their candidacies for governor.[320][321][322][323][324][325]State senate minority leader Steve Hershey has formed an exploratory committee to prepare a bid for governor,[326] while former governor Bob Ehrlich is seen as a potential Republican candidate.[327][328]
Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 63.7% of the vote. As there are no term limits for the office of governor in Massachusetts, Healey is running for re-election for a second term in office.[110]
On the Republican side, former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, businessman Mike Minogue, and former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Brian Shortsleeve have announced their candidacies.[111][112][113]
Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected in 2022 with 54.5% of the vote. She is term-limited by the Michigan Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genessee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have announced campaigns for the Democratic nomination.[114][125]Marni Sawicki, the former mayor of Cape Coral, Florida, who moved to Michigan in 2021, has also announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination.[124] Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist had initially announced a campaign for governor, but in January 2026 chose to run for Secretary of State instead.[329][330]
Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2022 with 52.3% of the vote. He initially announced a campaign for a third term, but later withdrew his candidacy in January 2026.[126]Minnesota does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution.[333] Since the adoption of four-year terms in 1962,[l] no Minnesota governor has won a third term.
Governor Jim Pillen, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 59.7% of the vote. He is running for re-election to a second term.[346] He is being challenged in the Republican primary by medicinal cannabis activist Jacy Todd.[347]Charles Herbster, agribusiness executive and candidate for governor in 2014 and 2022, has expressed interest in mounting a campaign.[348]
Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, was elected in 2022 with 48.8% of the vote and is running for re-election to a second term in office.[141] Businesswoman Irina Hansen, who ran for Mayor of Las Vegas in 2024, is challenging Lombardo in the GOP primary.[351]
Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican who was elected in 2024 with 53.6% of the vote, has not stated whether she will run for re-election yet. New Hampshire elects its governors on a two-year cycle. Senior adviser to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Corey Lewandowski has expressed interest in running regardless of whether Ayotte seeks a second term or not.[354]
For the Democrats, businessman Jon Kiper and former executive councilorCinde Warmington, who both ran for the 2024 Democratic gubernatorial nomination, are running again in 2026.[142][143] Former state senator Tom Sherman, who was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2022, and Portsmouth mayor Deaglan McEachern have both publicly expressed interest in running for governor in 2026.[355][356] State senator Donovan Fenton is considered a potential Democratic candidate.[357]
On the Republican side, Rio Rancho mayor Gregg Hull and state senator Steve Lanier have announced their candidacies.[361][362] Former New Mexico Supreme Court chief justice Judith Nakamura, former secretary of the New Mexico Human Services Department Duke Rodriguez, and state representative Mark Murphy have all expressed interest in mounting campaigns for the Republican nomination.[363][364][365]
Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces, initially announced his campaign as a Democrat but later chose to run as an independent.[366][145] Voice actor Greg Baldwin has expressed interest in running for governor as an independent.[367]
For the Republicans, U.S. Representative for New York's 21st congressional district Elise Stefanik had announced a campaign in November of 2025, but announced in a tweet on December 19, 2025, that she would be dropping out and not seek reelection to Congress either.[375][376] In her stead, President Trump has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who announced his campaign ten days prior to Stefanik's withdrawal.[146][377]Bethany town supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. also initially announced a campaign, but withdrew in October 2025.[378][379] U.S. Representative Mike Lawler of New York's 17th congressional district was widely seen as a potential Republican challenger,[n] but instead chose to run for re-election.[386] Former lieutenant governor Betsy McCaughey, who was the Liberal Party of New York candidate for governor in 1998, has expressed interest in mounting a campaign for the GOP nomination, as has businessman and 2013 candidate for Mayor of New York City John Catsimatidis.[387][388][389]Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is considered a potential Republican candidate.[385]
Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 62.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Ohio Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term. On the Republican side, biotech entrepreneur and former candidate for the Republican Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election Vivek Ramaswamy has announced a campaign, which has won the support of President Trump and Vice President Vance, the latter an Ohioan.[390][391] Ohio attorney general Dave Yost, who announced his candidacy for governor in January 2025, withdrew from the race and endorsed Ramaswamy in May 2025.[392]
Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 55.4% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Oklahoma Constitution in 2026 and cannot seek re-election to a third term. Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former Oklahoma Secretary of Budget Mike Mazzei, former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Charles McCall, former Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety Chip Keating, who is the son of former governor Frank Keating, and former state senator Jake A. Merrick are all seeking the Republican nomination.[151][154][155][152][156] Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has expressed interest in running.[397] Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, and State Senate President Greg Treat,[398][399][400]
On the Democratic side, state representative Cyndi Munson has announced her candidacy.[157]
Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, was elected in 2022 with 56.5% of the vote. He is running for reelection to a second term.[407]
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, has announced a campaign.[160] State senator Scott Martin, a candidate for governor in 2022, was considering a campaign, but ultimately endorsed Garrity.[408][409] The U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district Dan Meuser was endorsed by Trump, but Meuser declined to run.[410][411][412]
Governor Dan McKee, a Democrat, took office in 2021 upon the resignation of Gina Raimondo and was elected to a full term in 2022 with 58.1% of the vote. Because McKee served less than two years of Raimondo's term, he is eligible to run for re-election to a second consecutive full term. He announced on March 3, 2025, that he would do so.[166] Raimondo has also expressed interest in running for another term.[413]Helena Foulkes, former executive with CVS Pharmacy and candidate for governor in 2022, had expressed interest in running either as a Democrat or independent.[414] She ultimately entered the race as a Democrat on September 10, 2025, setting up a rematch against McKee, who had narrowly defeated her in the primary in 2022.[164] Restaurateur Greg Stevens is also challenging McKee in the Democratic primary.[169] State House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has expressed interest in mounting a campaign for the Democratic nomination, while calling for McKee to withdraw from the race due to his negative approval ratings.[415] Attorney General Peter Neronha was considered a potential candidate, but chose not to run.[416][417]
On the Republican side, 2022 lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Guckian is running, as is businessman Robert Raimondo, who is also a cousin of Democratic former governor Gina Raimondo, and actress Elaine Pelino.[165][168][167] State senate minority leader Jessica de la Cruz and 2022 gubernatorial nominee Ashley Kalus are considered potential candidates.[418][419]
Governor Larry Rhoden, a Republican, took office in 2025 upon the resignation of Kristi Noem to become Secretary of Homeland Security.[422] Noem was re-elected in 2022 with 62% of the vote. Rhoden is running for a full term.[183] Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives Jon Hansen and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson have both launched campaigns for the Republican nomination for governor, as has real estate entrepreneur Toby Doerden.[179][181]
For the Democrats, Memphis city councilor Jerri Green, leader of New Chicago Community Development Corporation and 2022 candidate for governor Carnita Atwater, nominee for the 109th district in the Illinois House of Representatives in 2010 Tim Cyr, and guitarist Adam Kurtz have all announced campaigns.[429][185] State representative John Ray Clemmons and former U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 5th congressional district Jim Cooper are considered potential candidates for the Democrats.[430]
Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 54.8% of the vote. Because Texas does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term. On March 1, 2024, Abbott announced his intention to seek re-election.[432] He won the primary with over 80% of the vote.[433]
Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, was re-elected in 2024 with 73.4% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election to a sixth two-year term, but has not yet stated if he will do so.
For the Democrats, Attorney GeneralCharity Clark is considered a potential candidate, and has said that she will run for a statewide office in 2026, but that she has "not officially decided what office [she's] running for."[440]State TreasurerMike Pieciak is reported to be considering a campaign for governor.[441]
Dean Roy, a 14-year-old from Stowe, is running as a member of the Freedom and Unity Party.[442] Vermont has no minimum age requirement for the governorship, allowing Roy to seek the governorship despite not being old enough to vote.[443]
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, was re-elected in 2022 with 74.1% of the vote. State law limits the Governor to two consecutive terms, but Gordon has not ruled out challenging the law's constitutionality and seeking a third term.[454] State senator Eric Barlow, civil engineer Brent Bien, and web designer Joseph Kibler are running for the Republican nomination.[201][205][202] President Trump has encouraged Republican state senator Bo Biteman to run for the position in 2026.[455] State Treasurer Curt Meier has expressed interest in running.[456][202]
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero was re-elected in 2022 with 55.5% of the vote. She will be term limited in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term. Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio, a Democrat elected alongside Leon Guerrero, announced in 2023 that he would pursue the governorship in 2026.[213]
Governor David M. Apatang, an independent, took office in 2025 upon the death of Arnold Palacios. Palacios was elected in 2022 with 54.1% of the vote. Apatang is eligible to run for a full term, but has not yet stated whether he will do so. Independent Blas T. Attao has announced a campaign.[214]
Governor Albert Bryan was re-elected in 2022 with 56.1% of the vote. He will be term limited in 2026 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term.
Notes
↑The last elections for this group of governors, with the exception of New Hampshire and Vermont, were in 2022, except for those who became governors after their predecessor's resignation.
↑Ivey took office after her predecessor, Robert J. Bentley, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.
↑Reynolds took office after her predecessor, Terry Branstad, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2018.
↑Hochul took office after her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2022.
↑McKee took office after his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2022.
↑McMaster took office after his predecessor, Nikki Haley, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2018.
↑Rhoden took office after his predecessor, Kristi Noem, resigned.
↑Gordon is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of challenging Wyoming's term-limits law in court. The Wyoming Supreme Court previously ruled that the law was unconstitutional for elections to the Wyoming State Legislature.
↑Apatang took office after his predecessor, Arnold Palacios, died.
↑Apatang's predecessor, Palacios, was elected as an independent but rejoined the Republican Party in 2024.
12Landfield, Jeff (July 13, 2025). "The Sunday Minefield – July 13, 2025". The Alaska Landmine. Retrieved July 16, 2025. Another Republican has entered the race for governor. This makes six Republicans in the race. This time it's Matt Heilala, a retired doctor who serves on the state medical board.
↑Spewak, Danny (May 14, 2025). "Kendall Qualls planning run for GOP nomination in 2026 Minnesota governor race". kare11.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025. Another candidate, U.S. Navy veteran Phillip Parrish, wrote that he is 'running as a Republican but reject the divisive tactics of partisan elites. My focus is on practical solutions and common ground to serve all Minnesotans, particularly the hardworking poor, with integrity and respect.'
↑Tallal, Skylar (July 14, 2025). "Iowa House GOP sets leadership election date, Rep. Kaufmann vying for the position". KGAN. Retrieved July 23, 2025. GOP State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann said he couldn't pass up the opportunity to run for [majority leader]. He originally was strongly considering a run for governor but said a statewide position isn't in the cards
↑Kobin, Billy (May 20, 2025). "Real estate agent David Jones will run for Maine governor for a 2nd time". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved May 21, 2025. Entrepreneur Owen McCarthy and former Maine Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason are considering bids and joined Jones, Charles and Wessels at a forum before a crowd of conservatives last week in Old Orchard Beach.
↑Billings, Randy (March 26, 2025). "Shenna Bellows announces campaign for Maine governor". Press Herald. Retrieved August 15, 2025. Possible Republican candidates include former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, Rep. Laurel Libby and Jonathan Bush, a cousin of George W. Bush.
↑Svitek, Patrick; Kornfield, Meryl; Bogage, Jacob; Dent, Alec (February 18, 2025). "Ken Martin's first big trip as DNC chair". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 19, 2025. In a post Saturday on X, state Sen. Zach Duckworth (R) ruled himself out of the [Senate] race but expressed interest in a bid for governor.
↑Howard, Corey (February 11, 2025). "Deb Haaland becomes first candidate for governor, who else may run". KOAT-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2025. Gregg Hull, the mayor of Rio Rancho, and Judith Nakamura, a former state supreme court justice, are two potential Republican candidates. Both have told Action 7 News they are considering a run for governor
↑"Carl Hyde Jr for NY State Governor – I am running for NY State Governor". October 20, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025. As of today, October 27, 2025, I am suspending my campaign for New York State Republican Governor due to circumstances beyond my control. Thank you to everyone that supported this effort!
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