January Report: 2026 U.S. Gubernatorial Races

Democrats have 18 gubernatorial seats up for election this year, while Republicans also have 18.

Most Common Simulation Outcome:

Dem – 22 (-2) Rep – 28 (+2)

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Key Races: Arizona Georgia Maine Michigan Nevada Pennsylvania Wisconsin

StateDem Wins / Rep WinsDem Win ProbabilityRep Win ProbabilityRating
Alabama0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Alaska0 /84000%100%Solid R
Arizona6108 / 229272.71%27.29%Lean D
Arkansas0 / 84000%100%Solid R
California8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Colorado8400/ 0 100%0%Solid D
Connecticut8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Florida0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Georgia668 / 77327.95%92.05%Lean R
Hawaii8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Idaho0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Illinois8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Iowa0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Kansas2252 / 614826.81%73.19%Likely R
Massachusetts8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Maryland8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Maine8400 / 0100%0%Likely D
Michigan7658 / 74291.17%8.83%Likely D
Minnesota8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
StateDem Wins / Rep WinsDem Win ProbabilityRep Win ProbabilityRating
Nebraska170 / 82302.02%97.98%Safe R
New Hampshire1008 / 739212%88%Likely R
New Mexico8400 / 0100%0%Likely D
New York8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
Nevada0 / 84000%100%Likely R
Ohio0 / 84000%100%Likely R
Oklahoma0 /84000%100%Solid R
Oregon8400/ 0100%0%Solid D
Pennsylvania8400 / 0100%0%Lean D
Rhode Island8400 / 0100%0%Solid D
South Carolina0 / 84000%100%Solid R
South Dakota0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Tennessee0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Texas0 / 84000%100%Solid R
Vermont1273 / 712715.15%84.85%Lean R
Wisconsin8400 / 0100%0%Likely D
Wyoming0 / 84000%100%Safe R
StateDem Wins / Rep WinsDem Win ProbabilityRep Win ProbabilityRating