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Republican Party gubernatorial primaries, 2026

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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. There are 36 gubernatorial seats on the ballot in 2026.

Of those 36 governor's offices, 18 are held by Democrats prior to the November 2026 elections, and 18 are held by Republicans.

On this page, you will find:

  • Click here for more on the Democratic gubernatorial primaries in 2026.
  • Click here for more on the gubernatorial general elections in 2026.

While this page includes links to pages on state executive elections in the U.S. Territories, it does not include the territories in its statistics.

Election dates

The following table details 2026 gubernatorial filing deadlines and primary dates in each state. The signature filing deadline is the date by which candidates must file nominating signatures with election officials in order to have their name placed on the ballot.


2026 Election Dates
StateFiling deadlinePrimary election
AlabamaJanuary 23May 19
AlaskaJune 1August 18
ArizonaApril 6August 4
ArkansasNovember 11March 3
CaliforniaMarch 6June 2
ColoradoMarch 18June 30
ConnecticutJune 9August 11
FloridaJune 12August 18
GeorgiaMarch 6May 19
HawaiiJune 2August 8
IdahoFebruary 27May 19
IllinoisNovember 3March 17
IowaMarch 13June 2
KansasJune 1August 4
MaineMarch 16June 9
MarylandFebruary 24June 23
MassachusettsJune 2September 1
MichiganApril 21August 4
MinnesotaJune 2August 11
NebraskaFebruary 17 (incumbent)
March 2 (non-incumbent)		May 12
NevadaMarch 13June 9
New HampshireJune 12September 8
New MexicoFebruary 3June 2
New YorkApril 6June 23
OhioFebruary 4May 5
OklahomaApril 3June 16
OregonMarch 3 (incumbent)
March 10 (non-incumbent)		May 19
PennsylvaniaMarch 10May 19
Rhode IslandJune 24September 8
South CarolinaMarch 30June 9
South DakotaMarch 31June 2
TennesseeMarch 10August 6
TexasDecember 8March 3
VermontMay 28August 11
WisconsinJune 1August 11
WyomingMay 29August 18

Seats up for election

There are 18 Republican and 18 Democratic seats up for election in 2026. The table and map below show which states are holding gubernatorial elections in 2026.

2026 Gubernatorial Races
StateCurrent IncumbentTerm-limited (Y/N)
AlabamaKay IveyY
AlaskaMike DunleavyY
ArizonaKatie HobbsN
ArkansasSarah Huckabee SandersN
CaliforniaGavin NewsomY
ColoradoJared PolisY
ConnecticutNed LamontN
FloridaRon DeSantisY
GeorgiaBrian KempY
HawaiiJoshua GreenN
IdahoBrad LittleN
IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerN
IowaKim ReynoldsN
KansasLaura KellyY
MaineJanet T. MillsY
MarylandWes MooreN
MassachusettsMaura HealeyN
MichiganGretchen WhitmerY
MinnesotaTim WalzN
NebraskaJim PillenN
NevadaJoe LombardoN
New HampshireKelly AyotteN
New MexicoMichelle Lujan GrishamY
New YorkKathy HochulN
OhioMike DeWineY
OklahomaKevin StittY
OregonTina KotekN
PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroN
Rhode IslandDaniel McKeeN
South CarolinaHenry McMasterY
South DakotaLarry RhodenN
TennesseeBill LeeY
TexasGreg AbbottN
VermontPhil ScottN
WisconsinTony EversN
WyomingMark GordonY



By state

Note: Prior to filing deadlines, the following lists of potential and declared candidates are unofficial. They will be updated after each candidate filing deadline has passed and the official list of candidates becomes available. Please contact us if you notice a candidate who declared for election missing from the list or a candidate who withdrew still listed.


Alabama

See also: Alabama gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Alaska

See also: Alaska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18 top-four primary)

Primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Arizona

See also: Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


Did not make the ballot:

Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

Arkansas

See also: Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

California

See also: California gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 2 top-two primary)

Primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


Did not make the ballot:

Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

Colorado

See also: Colorado gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 30 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


Did not make the ballot:

Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

Connecticut

See also: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


Did not make the ballot:

Florida

See also: Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


Did not make the ballot:

Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

Georgia

See also: Georgia gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

Guam

See also: Guam gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 1 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Hawaii

See also: Hawaii gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 8 Republican primary)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates

Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


    Did not make the ballot:

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (March 17 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates


    Did not make the ballot:

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Kansas

    See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Maine

    See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


    Did not make the ballot:

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 23 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2026 (September 1 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


    Did not make the ballot:

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


    Did not make the ballot:

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 12 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

    Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2026 (September 8 Republican primary)

    Republican Party Republican primary candidates

    Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      New Mexico

      See also: New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

      New York

      See also: New York gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 23 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      Ohio

      See also: Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 5 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

      Oklahoma

      See also: Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 16 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Oregon

      See also: Oregon gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

      Pennsylvania

      See also: Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Rhode Island

      See also: Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 2026 (September 8 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      South Carolina

      See also: South Carolina gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      South Dakota

      See also: South Dakota gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Tennessee

      See also: Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 6 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Texas

      See also: Texas gubernatorial election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

      Vermont

      See also: Vermont gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Wisconsin

      See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.


      Did not make the ballot:

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

      Wyoming

      See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18 Republican primary)

      Republican Party Republican primary candidates

      Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

      Candidate Connection = candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

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