| State |
Governor |
Incumbent's Party |
Former Governors |
Next election status
[ with winners marked] |
|---|
| AK | |
| |
Mike Dunleavy
Elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Bill Walker
Independent Governor, 2015-2018
Sean Parnell
GOP Governor, 2009-2015
Mead Treadwell
GOP Lt.Gov., 2010-2014
Sarah Palin;
GOP Governor, 2006-2009
Author: America by Heart
Frank Murkowski
GOP Governor, 2002-2006
Tony Knowles
Dem. Governor, 1995-2002
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Alaska gubernatorial debate,
Walker(I)
vs.Huggins(R)
vs.Chenault(R)
vs.Begich(D)
vs.Treadwell(D)
vs.Dunleavy(R)
|
| AL | |
| |
Kay Ivey
Elected Lt. Gov. 2014;
Assumed governor's office 2017
Re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Robert Bentley
First elected 2010;
Re-elected 2014; resigned 2017
Bob Riley GOP Governor, 2003-2010
Don Siegelman
Dem. Governor, 1999-2003
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Alabama gubernatorial debate,
Ivey
vs.Countryman (D)
vs.Carrington (R)
vs.Battle (R)
vs.Maddox(D)
vs.Lee George(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Alabama gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: U.S.Rep. Parker Griffith (D)
|
| AR | |
| |
Asa Hutchinson
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin
First elected 2014
Re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Mike Beebe
Dem. Governor, 1979-81 & 1983-92
Mike Huckabee
GOP Governor until 2006
Author: A Simple Government
Bill Clinton
Dem. Governor, 1979-81 & 1983-92;
President, 1993-2001;
Author: My Life
David Pryor
Dem. Governor, 1975-79
Dale Bumpers
Dem. Governor, 1971-75
|
Next election in 2022; Gov. Hutchinson term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Arkansas gubernatorial debate,
Hutchinson(R)
vs.Henderson(D)
vs.West(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Arkansas gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Rep. Mike Ross(D)
|
| AZ | |
| |
Doug Ducey
Elected 2014
Re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Jan Brewer
Republican Governor, 2009-2015;
Author: Scorpions for Breakfast, 2011
Janet Napolitano
Dem. Governor, 2002-2009;
Appointed to Obama's Cabinet in 2009.
Jane Dee Hull
GOP Governor, 1998-2002
|
Next election in 2022; Gov. Ducey term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Arizona gubernatorial debate,
Ducey(R)
vs.Farley(D)
vs.David Garcia (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Arizona gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Regents Chair Fred DuVal(D)
|
| CA | |
| |
Gavin Newsom
First re-elected 2018
|
Democrat |
Jerry Brown
Elected 2010; re-elected 2014-2018
Previously governor, 1975-1983
Arnold Schwarzenegger GOP Governor, 2003-2010
Gray Davis Dem. Governor, 1998-2003
Ronald Reagan GOP Governor, 1966-80
President, 1981-1989;
Memoir: Dutch, by Edmund Morris
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 California gubernatorial debate,
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
State School Chief Delaine Eastin (D)
David Hadley (R)
S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom (D)
State Treasurer John Chiang (D)
John Cox (R)
State Rep. Travis Allen(R)
Zoltan Istvan (I)
vs.La Riva(P)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 California gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Neel Kashkari(R)
|
| CO | |
| |
Jared Polis
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
John Hickenlooper
Dem. Governor 2010-2018
Author, The Opposite of Woe
Bill Ritter
Dem. Governor 2006-2010
Bill Owens
GOP Governor 1998-2006
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Colorado gubernatorial debate,
Kennedy(D)
vs.Lynne(R)
vs.Robinson(R)
vs.Perlmutter(D)
vs.Brauchler(R)
vs.Polis(D)
vs.Johnston(D)
vs.Barlock(R)
vs.Tancredo(R)
vs.Mitchell(R)
vs.Stapleton(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Colorado gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Rep. Bob Beauprez(R)
|
| CT | |
| |
Ned Lamont
First Elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Dan Malloy
Dem. Governor, 2010-2018
Jodi Rell
Acting Governor, 2004; elected 2006-2010
John Rowland
GOP Governor, re-elected 2002, resigned July 2004
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Connecticut gubernatorial debate,
Malloy(D)
vs.Drew (D)
vs.Srinivasan (R)
vs.Walker (R)
vs.Visconti(R)
vs.Lauretti(R)
vs.Lumaj(R)
vs.Stefanowski(R)
vs.Lamont(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Connecticut gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Ambassador Tom Foley(R)
2014 Lt.Gov. challenger: Comptroller General David Walker(R)
|
| DE | |
| |
John Carney
First elected 2016
|
Democrat
|
Jack Markell
Dem. Governor, 2008-2016
Ruth Ann Minner
Dem. Governor, 2000-2008
Tom Carper Dem. Governor, 1993-2000
Michael Castle GOP Governor, 1985-1992
|
Gov. Carney up for re-election in 2020:
2020 Delaware Gubernatorial debate
John Carney(D)
vs.David Lamar Williams(D)
vs.Julianne Murray(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Delaware Gubernatorial debates:
Bonini(R)
vs.Carney(D)
|
| FL | |
| |
Ron DeSantis
First elected, 2018
|
Republican
|
Rick Scott
GOP governor, 2010-2014
Charlie Crist
GOP governor, 2006-2010
Author: The Party's Over
Jeb Bush
GOP governor, retired 2006;
Author: Profiles in Character
Bob Graham Dem. Governor, 1979-86
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Florida gubernatorial debate,
Gwen Graham (D)
Andrew Gillum (D)
Adam Putnam (R)
Mike Huckabee (R)
vs.Ron DeSantis(R)
vs.Philip Levine(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Florida gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Crist(D,2014);
Meek(D,2014);
McCollum(R,2010);
Davis(D,2006);
Reno(D,2002);
Moore(S,2008).
|
| GA | |
| |
Brian Kemp
First elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Nathan Deal
(GOP Governor 2010-2018)
Sonny Perdue
(Dem. Governor 2002-2010)
Roy Barnes (Dem. Governor, 1999-2002)
Zell Miller (Dem. Governor, 1991-98)
Jimmy Carter (Dem. Governor, 1971-74)
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Georgia gubernatorial debate,
Brian Kemp (R)
Casey Cagle (R)
Hunter Hill (R)
Stacey Abrams (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Georgia gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Jason Carter(D,2012)
Andrew Hunt (L,2012)
|
| HI | |
| |
David Ige
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Neil Abercrombie Dem. Governor, 2010-2014
Linda Lingle GOP Governor, 2002-2010
Benjamin Cayetano Dem. Governor, 1995-2002
|
Next election 2022; Gov. Ige term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Hawaii gubernatorial debate,
Ige(D)
vs.Hanabusa(D)
vs.McDermott(R)
vs.Carroll(R)
vs.Tupola(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Hawaii gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona(R)
|
| IA | |
| |
Kim Reynolds
Elected Lt. Gov. 2010;
Assumed governorship, 2017; re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Terry Branstad
GOP Governor 2010-2017
(Appointed to Trump administration)
Chet Culver; Dem. Governor 2006-2010
Tom Vilsack Dem. Governor 2002-2006
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate,
Kim Reynolds(R)
vs.McGuire(D)
vs.Hubbell(D)
vs.Boulton(D)
vs.Leopold(D)
vs.Battaglia(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Iowa gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: State Sen. Jack Hatch(D)
2014 primary challenger: Tom Hoefling(R)
|
| ID | |
| |
Brad Little
First elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Butch Otter
GOP Governor, 2006-2018.
Dirk Kempthorne
GOP Governor, 1999-2006;
Appointed 2006-2009 to Bush's Cabinet.
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Idaho gubernatorial debate,
Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R)
vs.Jordan(D)
vs.Labrador(R)
vs.Fulcher(R)
vs.Ahlquist(R)
vs.Minton(D)
Former challengers:
Jerry Brady (D,2006)
|
| IL | |
| |
J.B. Pritzker
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Bruce Rauner
GOP Governor, 2014-2018
Pat Quinn
Dem. Governor, 2009-2015.
Rod Blagojevich
Dem. Governor, 2002-2009;
resigned in scandal.
George Ryan
GOP Governor, 1999-2002
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Illinois gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Bruce Rauner(R)
vs.Pawar(D)
vs.Kennedy(D)
vs.Biss(D)
vs.J.B. Pritzker(D)
|
| IN | |
| |
Eric Holcomb
First Elected 2016
|
Republican
|
Mike Pence GOP Governor, 2012-2016
Mitch Daniels GOP Governor, 2004-2012
Joseph Kernan Dem. Governor, 2003
Frank O'Bannon Dem. Governor, 1997-2003
Evan Bayh Dem. Governor, 1989-96
|
Gov. Holcomb running for re-election in 2020:
2020 Indiana Gubernatorial debate
Eric Holcomb(R)
vs.Eddie Melton(D)
vs.Woody Myers(D)
2016 Indiana Gubernatorial debates:
Holcomb(R)
vs.Gregg(D)
vs.Pence(R)
vs.Brooks(R)
vs.Rokita(R)
|
| KS | |
| |
Laura Kelly
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Sam Brownback
GOP Governor 2010-2017; appointed as director of U.S. State Department Office of International Religious Freedom
Author: From Power to Purpose
Lt.Gov. Jeff Colyer
GOP Governor 2017-2018
Mark Parkinson
Dem. Governor, 2009-2010
Kathleen Sebelius
Dem. Governor, 2002-2009;
Appointed to Obama's Cabinet.
Bill Graves GOP Governor, 1995-2002
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Kansas gubernatorial debate,
Jeff Colyer(R)
Kris Kobach(R)
Wink Hartman(R)
Carl Brewer(D)
Laura Kelly(D)
Greg Orman(I)
|
| KY | |
| |
Andy Beshear
First elected 2019
|
Democrat
|
Matt Bevin, GOP Governor 2015-2019
Steve Beshear GOP Gov., elected 2007; re-elected 2011; term-limited 2015
Ernie Fletcher GOP Gov., 2003-2007
Paul Patton Dem. Governor, 1995-2002
Wendell Ford Dem. Governor, 1971-74
|
Next election 2023; past gubernatorial races:
2019 Kentucky gubernatorial debate:
Matt Bevin(R)
vs.Robert Goforth(R)
vs.Rocky Adkins(D)
vs.Andy Beshear(D)
vs.Adam Edelen(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 Kentucky Gubernatorial debates:
Matt Bevin (R)
Jack Conway (D)
Former Louisville Councilman Hal Heiner (R)
|
| LA | |
| |
John Bel Edwards
First elected, 2015; re-elected 2019
|
Democrat
|
Bobby Jindal GOP Governor, 2007-2015
Author: Leadership and Crisis;
Kathleen Blanco Dem. Governor, 2004-2008
Mike Foster GOP Governor, 1996-2004
|
Next election 2023; past gubernatorial races:
2019 Louisiana gubernatorial debate:
John Bel Edwards(D)
vs.Ralph Abraham(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial debates:
House Minority Leader John Bel Edwards (D, won)
Senator David Vitter (R, lost runoff)
Secretary of State Jay Dardenne (R, lost Oct. 2015 primary)
|
| MA | |
| |
Charlie Baker
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
Lt.Gov.Karyn Polito
|
Republican
|
Deval Patrick
Democratic Governor 2007-2015
Author: A Reason to Believe, 2011
Mitt Romney GOP Governor, 2002-2006;
Author: Turnaround
Kerry Healey GOP Lt.Gov.; 2006 nominee
Jane Swift GOP Governor, 2001-2002
Paul Cellucci GOP Governor until 2001
Sen. John Kerry Dem. Lt. Gov., 1982-84;
Author: A Call to Service
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Charlie Baker(R)
Mayor Setti Warren (D)
Jay Gonzalez (D)
Bob Massie (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 MA Gubernatorial debate
2006 MA Democratic primary debate
2006 MA Gubernatorial debate;
Former contenders:
Coakley(D,2014);
Grossman(D,2014);
Berwick(D,2014);
Wolf(D,2014);
Mihos (R, 2010);
Ross (D, 2010);
Stein (G, 2010);
Gabrieli (D, 2006);
Reich (D, 2002);
O'Brien (D, 2002)
|
| MD | |
| |
Larry Hogan
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Martin O'Malley Dem. Governor, 2006-2014
Robert Ehrlich GOP Governor, 2002-2006
Parris Glendening Dem. Governor, 1995-2002
|
Next election in 2022; Gov. Hogan term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Maryland gubernatorial debate,
Hogan
vs.Jealous(D)
vs.Ross (D)
vs.Cummings(D)
vs.Madaleno(D)
vs.Quinn(L)
vs.Schlakman(G)
Former contenders:
Steele (R,2006);
Vaughn (R,2010).
|
| ME | |
| |
Janet Mills
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Paul LePage GOP Governor 2010-2018
John Baldacci Dem. Governor, 2002-2010
Angus King Independent Governor, 1995-2002
Author: Governor`s Travels
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Maine gubernatorial debate,
Attorney General Janet T. Mills(D)
Commissioner Mary Mayhew(R)
Shawn Moody(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Maine gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
Rep. Mike Michaud(D,2014)
Eliot Cutler(I,2010)
|
| MI | |
| |
Gretchen Whitmer
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Rick Snyder
GOP Governor 2010-2018
Jennifer Granholm , Dem. Governor, 2002-2010
John Engler GOP Governor, 1991-2002
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Michigan gubernatorial debate,
State Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Abdul El-Sayed (D)
Attorney General Bill Schuette (R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Michigan gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
Former Rep. Mark Schauer (D,2014)
Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R,2010)
Former Rep. Joe Schwarz (I,2010)
|
| MN | |
| |
Tim Walz
First elected 2018
|
Democrat (DFL)
|
Mark Dayton
DFL Governor 2010-2018.
Tim Pawlenty
GOP Governor, 2002-2010;
Biography: Sam's Club Republican
Jesse Ventura
Independent Governor, 1998-2002;
Author: American Conspiracies
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Minnesota gubernatorial debate,
Tina Liebling (DFL)
Tim Walz (DFL)
Matt Dean (R)
Rebecca Otto (DFL)
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman (DFL)
House Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL)
vs.Pawlenty(R)
vs.Johnson(R)
|
| MO | |
| |
Eric Greitens
First elected 2016; resigned June 2018
Mike Parson
Assumed office 2018
|
Republican
|
Jay Nixon Dem. Governor, 2008-2016
Matt Blunt GOP Governor, 2004-2008
Bob Holden Dem. Governor, 2000-2004
Mel Carnahan Dem. Governor, 1997-2000
John Ashcroft GOP Governor, 1985-93
Kit Bond GOP Governor, 1971-77 & 1981-85
|
Gov. Parson up for re-election in 2020; contenders:
2020 Missouri Gubernatorial debate
Mike Parson(R)
vs.Nicole Galloway(D)
vs.Jim Neely(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Missouri Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Chris Koster(D)
vs.Eric Greitens(R)
vs.Former State House Speaker Catherine Hanaway(R)
vs.CEO John BrunnerR)
vs.Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder(R)
|
| MS | |
| |
Tate Reeves
First elected 2019
|
Republican
|
Phil Bryant
GOP Governor 2011-2019
Haley Barbour
GOP Governor 2003-2011;
Author: The Agenda for America, 1996
Ronnie Musgrove Dem. Governor, 2000-2003
|
Next election 2023; Former gubernatorial races:
2019 Mississippi gubernatorial debate:
Phil Bryant(R,term-limited)
vs.Robert Foster(R)
vs.Jim Hood(D)
vs.Tate Reeves(R)
vs.William L. Waller Jr.(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 MS debate coverage
Phil Bryant
Robert Gray (D, won August 2015 primary)
Vicki Slater (D, lost August 2015 primary)
|
| MT | |
| |
Steve Bullock
First elected 2012;
re-elected 2016; term-limited in 2020
Lt. Gov.: John Walsh, 2013-2014
|
Democrat
|
Brian Schweitzer Dem. Governor, 2004-2012
Biography: Blue Man in a Red State, 2008
Judy Martz GOP Governor, 2000-2004
|
Gov. Bullock term-limited in 2020; gubernatorial race:
2020 Montana Gubernatorial debate:
vs.Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mike Cooney(D)
vs.Corey Stapleton(R,running for House)
Albert Olszewski(R)
vs.Casey Schreiner(D)
vs.Gary Perry(R)
vs.Reilly Neill(D)
vs.Tim Fox(R)
vs.Whitney Williams(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Montana Gubernatorial debates:
Bullock(D)
vs.Gianforte(R)
2016 Challengers: Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mark Perea(R)
vs.Bill McChesney(D)
vs.Former Secretary of State Brad Johnson(R)
2012 Challenger: Former Rep. Rick Hill (R)
2008 challenger: Stan Jones
|
| NC | |
| |
Roy Cooper
First elected 2016
|
Democrat
|
Pat McCrory GOP. Governor 2012-2016
Bev Perdue Dem. Governor 2008-2012
Mike Easley Dem. Governor 2000-2008
|
Gov. Cooper up for re-election in 2020;
2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial debate
Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Dan Forest(R)
vs.Al Pisano(Constitution Party)
vs.Holly Grange(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Carolina Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Spaulding(D)
|
| ND | |
| |
Doug Burgum
First elected, 2016
|
Republican
|
Jack Dalrymple GOP Governor 2010-2016
John Hoeven GOP Governor 2000-2010
(Elected to Senate in Nov. 2010)
|
Gov. Burgum up for re-election in 2020;
2020 North Dakota Gubernatorial debate
Doug Burgum(R)
vs.Shelley Lenz(D)
vs.Michael Coachman(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Dakota Gubernatorial debates
Challengers: Burgum(R)
vs.Nelson(D)
vs.Dalrymple(R)
vs.Stenehjem(R)
vs.Rick Becker(R)
|
| NE | |
| |
Pete Ricketts
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Dave Heineman GOP Governor, 2004-2015
Mike Johanns GOP Governor, 2000-2004;
appointed to Bush's Cabinet, 2004
Ben Nelson Dem. Governor, 1991-99
Bob Kerrey Dem. Governor, 1983-87
Jim Exon Dem. Governor, 1971-79
|
Next election 2022; Gov. Ricketts term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
Bob Krist(D; announced for 2022 in 2019)
2018 Nebraska gubernatorial debate,
Pete Ricketts (R)
vs.Bob Krist(D)
Former contenders: Jon Bruning(R,2014)
|
| NH | |
| |
Chris Sununu
First elected 2016; re-elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Maggie Hassan (Dem. Governor, 2012-2016)
John Lynch (Dem. Governor, 2004-2012)
Craig Benson (GOP Governor, 2002-2004)
Jeanne Shaheen (Dem. Governor, 1997-2002)
Judd Gregg (GOP Governor, 1989-92)
|
Gov. Sununu up for re-election in 2020;
2020 New Hampshire Gubernatorial debate:
Chris Sununu(R)
vs.Andru Volinsky(D)
vs.Dan Feltes(D)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 New Hampshire gubernatorial debate,
Chris Sununu
vs.Steve Marchand (D, Portsmouth Mayor)
vs.Jilletta Jarvis (Libertarian)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 New Hampshire Gubernatorial debates:
Chris Sununu(R)
vs.Jon Lavoie(R)
vs.Mark Connolly(D)
vs.Derek Dextrase(I)
vs.Chris Van Ostern(D)
|
| NJ | |
| |
Phil Murphy
First elected Nov. 2017
|
Democrat
|
Chris Christie
(GOP Governor 2009-2017);
Biography: Teachers Under Attack, 2011;
Jon Corzine (Dem. Governor, 2005-2009)
Richard Codey (Acting Governor 2004-2005)
James McGreevey (Dem. Governor, 2002-2004; resigned Aug. 2004)
Donald DiFrancesco (GOP Governor, 2001-2002)
Thomas Kean (GOP Governor, 1982-1990)
Christie Todd Whitman (GOP Governor, 1994-2001)
|
Gov. Murphy up for re-election in 2021:
2021 NJ Gubernatorial debate
Phil Murphy(D)
vs.Jack Ciattarelli(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2017 New Jersey gubernatorial debate,
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (R, won 2017 primary)
Phil Murphy(D, won 2017 election)
vs.Ray Lesniak(D, lost 2017 primary)
Mayor Steve Fulop (declined Dem. primary, Sept. 2016)
Seth Kaper-Dale(G)
Former gubernatorial races:
2013 New Jersey gubernatorial debates
2009 N.J. gubernatorial debates
Former Challengers:
State Sen. Barbara Buono (D)
|
| NM | |
| |
Michelle Lujan-Grisham
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Susana Martinez
GOP Governor 2010-2018
John Sanchez
GOP Lt. Gov. 2010-2018
Bill Richardson
Dem. Governor, 2002-2010
Author: Between Worlds
Gary Johnson
GOP governor, 1995-2002
Ran for President, 2012
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 New Mexico gubernatorial debate,
Lujan-Grisham
vs.Apodaca (D)
vs.Cervantes(D)
vs.Pearce(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 New Mexico gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
State Attorney General Gary King (D)
|
| NV | |
| |
Steve Sisolak
First elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
Brian Sandoval
GOP Governor, 2010-2018
Jim Gibbons
GOP Governor, 2006-2010
Kenny Guinn GOP governor, re-elected 2002
Richard Bryan Dem. Governor, 1983-1989
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Nevada gubernatorial debate,
Fisher(R)
vs.Sisolak(D)
vs.Laxalt(R)
vs.Schwartz(R)
|
| NY | |
| |
Andrew Cuomo
First elected 2010;
re-elected 2014 & 2018
Author: Crossroads: The Future of American Politics, 2003
Lt.Gov. Kathy Hochul
|
Democrat
|
David Paterson Dem. Governor, 2008-2010
Eliot Spitzer Resigned in scandal, March 2008.
George Pataki GOP governor, re-elected 2002
Mario Cuomo Dem. Governor, 1982-94;
Author: Reason To Believe
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 New York gubernatorial debate,
Cuomo(D)
vs.Nixon(D)
vs.Molinaro(R)
vs.Hawkins(G)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 New York gubernatorial Debate
Former contenders:
Rob Astorino (R,2014)
Zephyr Teachout (D,2014)
Howie Hawkins (G,2014)
Rep. Rick Lazio (R,2010)
John Faso (R,2006)
|
| OH | |
| |
Mike DeWine
First elected 2018
|
Republican
|
John Kasich (GOP Governor, 2010-2018)
Author: Stand For Something
Ted Strickland (Dem. Governor, 2006-2010)
Bob Taft (GOP Governor, 1999-2006)
George Voinovich (GOP Governor, 1991-98)
Mike DeWine (Dem. Lt. Governor, 1991-95)
Richard Celeste (Dem. Governor, 1983-91)
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Ohio gubernatorial debate,
Jim Renacci (R)
Betty Sutton (D)
Mary Taylor (R)
Former Senator Mike DeWine (R)
vs.Joe Schiavoni(D)
vs.Jon Husted(R)
vs.Nan Whaley(D)
vs.Connie Pillich (D)
vs.Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich(D)
vs.Richard Cordray(D)
|
| OK | |
| |
Kevin Stitt
First elected 2018
|
Republican
|
Mary Fallin
GOP Governor 2010-2018
Brad Henry Dem. Governor 2002-2010
Frank Keating (GOP Governor, 1995-2002)
|
Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial debate,
Gary Richardson (R)
vs.Kevin Stitt(R)
vs.Mick Cornett(R)
vs.Connie Johnson(D)
vs.Scott Inman(D)
vs.Joe Maldonado(L)
vs.Chris Powell(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Oklahoma gubernatorial Debate
Former contenders:
Joe Dorman (D,2014)
Ernest Istook (R, 2006)
|
| OR | |
| |
Kate Brown
First elected in special election 2016; re-elected 2018
|
Democrat
|
John Kitzhaber Dem. Governor 1995-2002 and 2011-2015
Ted Kulongoski Dem. Governor 2002-2010
Mark Hatfield (GOP Governor, 1959-66)
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Next election in 2022; Gov. Brown term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Oregon gubernatorial debate,
Brown(D)
vs.Buehler(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Oregon Gubernatorial debates
Kate Brown
vs.Bud Pierce(R)
vs.Julian Bell(D)
vs.Bob Niemeyer(R)
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| PA | |
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Tom Wolf
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
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Democrat
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Tom Corbett GOP Governor 2010-2014
Edward Rendell Dem. Governor 2002-2010
Tom Ridge (GOP Governor, 1995-2001)
Author: Test of Our Times
Mark Schweiker (GOP Governor, 2001-02)
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Next election in 2022; Gov. Wolf term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate,
Wolf(D)
vs.Fetterman(D,Lt.Gov.)
vs.Krawchuk(Libertarian)
vs.Wagner (R)
vs.Barletta(R,declined)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 PA Gubernatorial debate
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| PR | |
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Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia
First elected 2020
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Democrat / New Progressive
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Wanda Vazquez Garced Republican Governor 2019-2021
Ricardo Rossello Dem. Governor 2017-2019
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Gov. Wanda Vazquez Garced up for re-election in 2020:
2020 Puerto Rico Gubernatorial debate
Ricky Rossello(D; resigned 2019)
Wanda Vazquez Garced(R; lost primary)
Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia(D)
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| RI | |
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Gina Raimondo
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
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Democrat
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Linc Chafee Independent Governor 2010-2014
Author: Against the Tide, 2008
Don Carcieri GOP Governor 2002-2010
Lincoln Almond (GOP Governor, 1995-2002)
John Chafee (GOP Governor, 1963-66)
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Next election in 2022; Gov. Raimondo term-limited in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial debate,
Raimondo(D)
Brown(D)
vs.Fung(R)
vs.Morgan(R)
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| SC | |
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Henry McMaster
Elected Lt. Gov in 2010; assumed Governorship 1/24/17;
re-elected 2018
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Republican
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Nikki Haley, GOP Governor 2010-2017
Author: Can't Is Not an Option
Appointed as Ambassador to the United Nations, Jan. 2017
Mark Sanford GOP Governor 2002-2010
Author: The Trust Committed To Me
Jim Hodges (Dem. Governor, 1999-2002)
Ernest Hollings (Dem. Governor, 1959-63)
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 South Carolina gubernatorial debate,
vs.McMaster(R)
vs.McGill(R)
vs.Pope(R)
vs.Templeton(R)
vs.Smith(D)
vs.Bryant(R)
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| SD | |
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Rep. Kristi Noem
First elected 2018
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Republican
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Dennis Daugaard GOP Governor 2010-2018
Mike Rounds GOP Governor 2002-2010
Bill Janklow (GOP Governor, 1979-1986, 1995-2002)
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 South Dakota gubernatorial debate,
Marty Jackley (R)
Rep. Kristi Noem (R)
Billie Sutton (D)
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| TN | |
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Bill Lee
First elected 2018
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Republican
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Bill Haslam GOP Governor 2010-2018
Phil Bredesen Dem. Governor, 2002-2010
Don Sundquist (GOP Governor, 1995-2002)
Lamar Alexander (GOP Governor, 1979-87)
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Tennessee gubernatorial debate,
Karl Dean(D)
vs.Mark Green(R)
vs.Diane Black(R)
vs.Bill Lee(R)
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| TX | |
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Greg Abbott
First elected 2014; re-elected 2018
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Republican
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Rick Perry GOP Governor, 2001-2014
Author: Fed Up!
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst
George W. Bush GOP Governor, 1994-2000,
President, 2000-2008
Author, Decision Points
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Texas gubernatorial debate,
Abbott(R)
vs.White(D)
vs.Glass(L)
vs.Valdez(D)
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| UT | |
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Gary Herbert
Succeeded Gov. Huntsman, 2009; elected 2010;
Re-elected 2012 & 2016
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Republican
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Jon Huntsman GOP Governor 2004-2009
Appointed as Obama's Ambassador to China in 2009.
Olene Walker (GOP Governor, 2003-2004)
Mike Leavitt (GOP Governor, 1997-2003;
appointed as Bush's EPA chief)
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Gov. Herbert retiring 2020; challengers:
2020 Utah Gubernatorial debate
Spencer Cox(R)
vs.Chris Peterson(D)
vs.Jon Huntsman(R)
vs.Jeff Burningham(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Utah Gubernatorial debates:
Gary Herbert
vs.Mike Weinholtz(D)
vs.CEO of Overstock.com Jonathan Johnson(R)
vs.Vaughn Cook(D)
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| VA | |
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Ralph Northam
First elected 2017
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Democrat
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Terry McAuliffe
(Dem. Governor 2013-2017)
Author, What A Party!
Bob McDonnell (GOP Governor, 2009-2013)
Tim Kaine (Dem. Governor, 2005-2009)
Mark Warner (Dem. Governor, 2001-2005)
Jim Gilmore (GOP Governor, 1998-2001)
George Allen (GOP Governor, 1994-97)
Chuck Robb (Dem. Governor, 1982-85)
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Next election in 2021; challengers:
2021 Virginia Gubernatorial debate
Ralph Northam(D)
vs.Mark Herring(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2017 Virginia gubernatorial debate,
Northam(D)
vs.Perriello(D)
vs.Wittman(R)
vs.Gillespie(R)
vs.Stewart(R)
2013 Virginia gubernatorial debates
2009 Virginia gubernatorial debates
Former contenders:
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R,2013);
Creigh Deeds (D,2009)
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| VT | |
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Phil Scott
First elected 2016; re-elected 2018
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Republican
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Peter Shumlin Democratic Governor 2010-2016
James Douglas GOP Governor 2002-2010
Howard Dean
Dem. Governor, 1991-2002;
ran for President, 2004;
Author: Winning Back America
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Gov. Scott running for re-election in 2020;
2020 VT Gubernatorial debate
Phil Scott(R)
vs.David Zuckerman(D)
vs.Rebecca Holcombe(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2018 Vermont gubernatorial debate,
vs.Scott(R)
vs.Stern(D)
vs.Hallquist(D)
2016 Vermont Gubernatorial debates:
Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott(R)
vs.former State Representative Sue Minter(D)
vs.Former state senator Matt Dunne(D)
vs.Bruce Lisman(R)
vs.Speaker of the House Shap Smith(D)
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| WA | |
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Jay Inslee
First elected 2012
Re-elected, 2016
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Democrat
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Christine Gregoire (Dem. Governor, 2004-2012)
Gary Locke (Dem. Governor, retired 2004)
Appointed to Obama's Cabinet in 2009.
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Gov. Inslee up for re-election in 2020; challengers:
2020 Washington Gubernatorial debate
Jay Inslee(D)
vs.Loren Culp(R)
vs.Bill Bryant(R)
vs.Phil Fortunato(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Washington Gubernatorial debates:
Jay Inslee
vs.Seattle Port Commissioner Bill Bryant(R)
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| WI | |
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Tony Evers
First elected 2018
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Democrat
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Scott Walker
GOP Governor 2010-2018
Author: Unintimidated
Jim Doyle Dem. Governor 2002-2010
Scott McCallum (GOP Governor, 2001-02)
Tommy Thompson (GOP Governor, 1987-2000;
ran for President, 2007)
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Scott Walker(R)
Bob Harlow (D)
Kathleen Vinehout (D)
vs.Kelda Helen Roys(D)
vs.Tony Evers(D)
Former challengers:
Neumann (R, 2010);
Barrett (D, 2010 & 2012);
Green (R, 2006)
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| WV | |
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Jim Justice
First elected 2016.
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Republican
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Earl Ray Tomblin Dem. Governor, 2011-2016
Joe Manchin Dem. Governor, 2004-2010
Bob Wise Dem. Governor, 2000-2004
Jay Rockefeller Dem. Governor, 1976-1984
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Gov. Justice up for re-election in 2020; contenders:
2020 West Virginia Gubernatorial debate
Jim Justice(R)
vs.Ben Salango(D)
vs.Woody Thrasher(R)
vs.Edwin Ray Vanover(D)
vs.Michael Folk(R)
vs.Stephen Noble Smith(D)
vs.Ron Stollings(D)
Former races:
2016 West Virginia Gubernatorial debates:
Jim Justice(R)
vs.State Senator Bill Cole(D)
vs.Minority Leader of the Senate Jeff Kessler(R)
vs.Former Senator Carte Goodwin(D)
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| WY | |
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Mark Gordon
First elected 2018
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Republican
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Matt Mead; GOP Governor 2010-2018
Dave Freudenthal Dem. Governor 2002-2010
Jim Geringer GOP Governor, 1995-2002
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Next election in 2022; past gubernatorial races:
2018 Wyoming gubernatorial debate,
Dahlin(R)
vs.Throne(D)
vs.Gordon(R)
vs.Rammell(C)
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