The 2024 US governors races updates will take you through all 11 races for governor this November – but how much is there to see?
Yes, there are 50 states, but just 11 of them are electing a governor this year. In American politics, the vast majority of governors are four-year terms which choose their chief executive in midterm election years. So, when you come back to Election Yard in 2026, there will be a lot more to discuss when it comes to governors. You also will not want to miss the 2025 governors races, because at least one state picks a governor every year.
Of the 11 states voting for governors, at least eight will elect a new one, as the incumbent either cannot run again or chose to step down.
As for the here and now, there is a lack of competitiveness in most races. You can see the updated race ratings at our gubernatorial predictions page, as the rating may have changed from what is in the video.
September 2024 US Governors Races Updates
The following are the gubernatorial elections we discuss in our high-level overview:
- Delaware (D – open)
- Indiana (R – open)
- Missouri (R – open)
- Montana (R)
- New Hampshire (R – open)
- North Carolina (D – open)
- North Dakota (R – open)
- Utah (R)
- Vermont (R)
- Washington (D – open)
- West Virginia (R – open)
What Seats Are Most Likely to Flip?
There is just one that is at high risk of going to the opposite party: New Hampshire. As of September 26, this is our lone toss-up. Kelly Ayotte (R) and Joyce Craig (D) are in a very close race for the open seat being vacated by Chris Sununu (R) following four terms in office. Ayotte was a good draw for the GOP, while Craig has the state’s recent history of electing Democrats to various offices at her back. This will be by far the closest race on election night out of all 11.
North Carolina might have been in a best-case scenario, but given various controversies, it seems unlikely that the GOP will oust the Democrats in the Tar Heel State.
