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Democratic Party gubernatorial primaries, 2020

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2020 Democratic Party primary elections
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Primaries by state

Out of all top state executive offices, only the governor and attorney general exist in all 50 states, and only the governor is elected in all 50 states. As the chief executive officer, the governor is among the most powerful figures in state government. Eleven states held elections for governor in 2020.

Of those 11 governor's offices, four were held by Democrats prior to the November 2020 elections and seven were held by Republicans. Montana Governor Steve Bullock (D) was the only governor unable to run for re-election in 2020 due to term limits.

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By state

Delaware


See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2020 (September 15 Democratic primary)

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Indiana


See also: Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)

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Did not make the ballot:

Missouri


See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates


Did not make the ballot:


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Montana


See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates


Did not make the ballot:


Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

New Hampshire


See also: New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primary)

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North Carolina


See also: North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

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North Dakota


See also: North Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

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Utah


See also: Utah gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 30 Democratic primary)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates

The Democratic Party primary was canceled.

    Vermont


    See also: Vermont gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)

    Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates

    Washington


    See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 top-two primary)

    Washington utilizes a top-two primary, in which a single primary election is held for each office wherein all candidates running for that office, regardless of party affiliation, compete in the same election. The two candidates receiving the most votes move on to the general election; all voters may vote in the primary for any candidate. Washington's primary was held on August 4, 2020.

    Primary candidates


    Did not make the ballot:


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    West Virginia


    See also: West Virginia gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

    Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates


    Did not make the ballot:


    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Seats up for election

    There were seven Republican and four Democratic seats up for election in 2020. The table and map below show what seats were up for election and the incumbent heading into the election.

    2020 Gubernatorial Races
    State Incumbent Term-limited (Y/N) Incumbent running?
    American Samoa Grey.png Lolo Matalasi Moliga Yes No
    Delaware Democratic Party John Carney Jr. No Yes
    Indiana Republican Party Eric Holcomb No Yes
    Missouri Republican Party Mike Parson No Yes
    Montana Democratic Party Steve Bullock Yes No
    New Hampshire Republican Party Chris Sununu No Yes
    North Carolina Democratic Party Roy Cooper No Yes
    North Dakota Republican Party Doug Burgum No Yes
    Puerto Rico Grey.png Wanda Vázquez Garced No Yes
    Utah Republican Party Gary Herbert No No
    Vermont Republican Party Phil Scott No Yes
    Washington Democratic Party Jay Inslee No Yes
    West Virginia Republican Party Jim Justice No Yes



    Election dates

    The following table details 2020 gubernatorial filing deadlines and primary dates in each state. The signature filing deadline was the date by which candidates had to file nominating signatures with election officials in order to have their name placed on the ballot.

    2020 Election Dates
    State Filing deadline Primary election
    Delaware July 14 September 15
    Indiana February 7 June 2
    Missouri March 31 August 4
    Montana March 9 June 2
    New Hampshire June 12 September 8
    North Carolina December 20 March 3
    North Dakota April 6 June 9
    Utah March 19 June 30
    Vermont May 28 August 11
    Washington May 15 August 4
    West Virginia January 25 June 9

    See also

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