2024 Governor Election Results

Republicans held the most governorships after the 2024 gubernatorial elections, with 27 of 50 state governorships. The interactive map below shows the states decided in 2024, with holdover governorships included in the totals.

23
Democrats
26 for control
50 governorships
27
Republicans

Governor Results

Republicans
Republicans 27 governorships
Democrats
Democrats 23 governorships

11 governor races mapped · 50 total governorships · 26 needed for a majority.

About the 2024 Governor Elections

Eleven states held gubernatorial elections in 2024. Because governorships are staggered, the national balance also includes governors elected in earlier cycles who continued in office after the 2024 elections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who held the most governorships after the 2024 elections?

Republicans held the most governorships after the 2024 gubernatorial elections, with 27 of the 50 state governorships.

How many governor races were held in 2024?

Eleven states held governor elections in 2024. The remaining governorships were holdovers from earlier cycles.

Why are some states not active on the map?

Governor elections are staggered by state. States without a 2024 governor election are already counted in the balance totals as holdovers.

Can I change the 2024 governor results map?

Yes. Open the full interactive map to recolor states, test alternate outcomes, and share or embed your scenario.