Governors

Governors are key to blocking MAGA, advancing progress, and building long-term power. They can veto GOP legislation (as well as rigged legislative and congressional maps), appoint judges, shape budgets, and use executive orders to advance policy and uphold community rights. Read our full 2026 downballot plan here.

16 target races in 16 states

Governors overview

24Democrats now

26Republicans now

36 races on the ballot

Alaska: AK Governor

Dem.Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
Rep.Dave Bronson

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: 907 Initiative , Alaska Center

Arizona: AZ Governor

Dem.Katie Hobbs
Rep.Andy Biggs

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Arizona List , For All , Mi Familia Vota AZ and 7 more

Partners: Arizona List , For All , Mi Familia Vota AZ , Future Freedoms and 6 more

Colorado: CO Governor

Dem.Phil Weiser
Rep.Victor Marx

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: CIRC Action Fund

Florida: FL Governor

Dem.David Jolly
Rep.Byron Donalds

Polls close 8 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Florida Rising , FLIC Votes

Georgia: GA Governor

Dem.Keisha Bottoms
Rep.Rick Jackson

Polls close 7 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Asian American Advocacy Fund Independent Committee (PAC) and 7 more

Maine: ME Governor

Dem.Hannah Pingree
Rep.Robert Charles

Polls close 8 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Community Action Alliance , Food AND Medicine and 4 more

Maryland: MD Governor

Dem.Wes Moore
Rep.Dan Cox

Polls close 8 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: CASA in Action PAC

Michigan: MI Governor

Dem.Jocelyn Benson
Rep.John James

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Distill Social , Michigan People's Choice and 1 more

Nevada: NV Governor

Dem.Aaron Ford
Rep.Joseph Lombardo

Polls close 10 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Make the Road Action , Community Change Voters and 1 more

New Hampshire: NH Governor

Dem.Cinde Warmington
Rep.Kelly Ayotte

Polls close 8 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: New Hampshire Youth Movement Project , Unrig New Hampshire

New Mexico: NM Governor

Dem.Deb Haaland
Rep.Greggory Hull

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Common Defense Action Fund

Ohio: OH Governor

Dem.Amy Acton
Rep.Vivek Ramaswamy

Polls close 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Ohio Citizen Action , Stand Up for Ohio (SUFO) and 2 more

Partners on the ground

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66 partners are working on governors’ races.

907 Initiative
Alaska
An Alaska-based government watchdog organization that works to increase public transparency.
U.S. House AK at-large and 1 more
U.S. House AK at-large and 1 more
Working on U.S. House AK at-large and 1 more
Working on U.S. House AK at-large and 1 more
Organize Arizona
Arizona
Talks with neighbors about the issues they care about to increase voter engagement, focused on Pima and Yuma counties.
U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition (GYJC) Action
Georgia
A youth-led organization in Georgia advocating for the world all young Georgians deserve.
U.S. Senate – GA and 15 more
U.S. Senate – GA and 15 more
Working on U.S. Senate – GA and 15 more
Working on U.S. Senate – GA and 15 more
Maine Labor Climate Council
Maine
A coalition of public and private sector unions addressing climate change and inequality in Maine.
U.S. Senate – ME and 2 more
U.S. Senate – ME and 2 more
Working on U.S. Senate – ME and 2 more
Working on U.S. Senate – ME and 2 more
New Hampshire Youth Movement Project
New Hampshire
A youth-led political home organizing young people in New Hampshire on issues they care about.
U.S. Senate – NH and 3 more
U.S. Senate – NH and 3 more
Working on U.S. Senate – NH and 3 more
Working on U.S. Senate – NH and 3 more
Texas Organizing Project
Texas
Runs large independent get-out-the-vote field programs, focusing on Black and Latino voters in Texas.
U.S. House TX-35 and TX Governor
U.S. House TX-35 and TX Governor
Working on U.S. House TX-35 and 1 more
Working on U.S. House TX-35 and TX Governor
Alaska Center
Alaska
Engages, empowers and elects Alaskans to stand up for clean air and water, healthy communities and democracy.
U.S. Senate – AK and 7 more
U.S. Senate – AK and 7 more
Working on U.S. Senate – AK and 7 more
Working on U.S. Senate – AK and 7 more
Activate 48 PAC
Arizona
The political committee of Activate 48, a coalition of Arizona groups (LUCHA, Chispa Arizona, and Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona) working to bring about a progressive agenda for Arizona.
U.S. House AZ-01 and 7 more
U.S. House AZ-01 and 7 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-01 and 7 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-01 and 7 more
Arizona List
Arizona
Recruits, trains, supports and elects pro-choice Democratic women running for office across Arizona.
AZ Governor and 4 more
AZ Governor and 4 more
Working on AZ Governor and 4 more
Working on AZ Governor and 4 more
Chispa AZ PAC
Arizona
Builds the capacity of Latinx families to influence policymakers and protect clean air, clean water and a safe climate.
U.S. House AZ-01 and 5 more
U.S. House AZ-01 and 5 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-01 and 5 more
Working on U.S. House AZ-01 and 5 more
For All
Arizona
A nonprofit that practices and promotes nonviolent action and organizing to forge a multiracial social democracy.
AZ Governor and 2 more
AZ Governor and 2 more
Working on AZ Governor and 2 more
Working on AZ Governor and 2 more
Future Freedoms
Arizona
Founded to ensure freedoms for Arizonans and to hold MAGA extremists accountable.
AZ Governor and 1 more
AZ Governor and AZ Attorney General
Working on AZ Governor and 1 more
Working on AZ Governor and 1 more