2026 Governor Elections Underway Across Multiple States
Voters head to the ballot box for the midterm elections, with gubernatorial contests taking place across the country. Most state governors serve four-year terms, though term limit rules vary by state jurisdiction.
Several high-profile races feature candidates who could achieve historic milestones if elected. In New Mexico, Democratic candidate Deb Haaland is running for governor, a victory that would make her the first Native American woman to lead a U.S. state. Meanwhile, Republican Byron Donalds is contesting the Florida governorship; a win would make him the state’s first Black governor and the nation’s first elected Black Republican governor. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms is running to become the first Black woman to hold the state's highest office.
Associated Press reporters, election analysts, and graphics journalists are tracking live vote counts and race calls as results come in from local election officials nationwide.
