Aaron Ford: The Former Teacher and Attorney General Seeking Nevada’s Governorship
The Democratic nominee’s path runs through five degrees, legislative leadership and the state’s top legal office.
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Danielle Ford: The Education Official Running Outside Nevada’s Major Parties
The former Clark County school trustee brings a state education-board seat and a public-accountability platform to the governor’s race.
Kelly Ayotte: A Prosecutor, Former Senator and Governor Seeking Another Term
The New Hampshire Republican’s career connects state law enforcement, Washington and a return to Concord.
Cinde Warmington: The Health-Care Attorney Challenging New Hampshire’s Governor
The Democratic nominee combines laboratory and legal experience with a former Executive Council role and a second campaign for governor.
Deb Haaland: From New Mexico Organizing to a Historic Cabinet Role and Governor’s Race
The former interior secretary and congresswoman seeks statewide executive office with a record rooted in tribal leadership and public lands.
Gregg Hull: The Rio Rancho Record Behind His New Mexico Governor Campaign
The former mayor’s statewide argument connects business experience and regional leadership to a conditional income-tax proposal. The details explain what he is promising—and what remains to be worked out.
Kathy Hochul: New York’s First Woman Governor Seeks Another Full Term
The governor’s route from western New York local government to Albany included congressional service and six years as lieutenant governor.
Bruce Blakeman: Nassau County’s Executive Takes His Campaign Statewide
The Republican nominee brings local elected office, legal practice and Port Authority experience to his challenge against Kathy Hochul.
Mike Mazzei: Background, record and the 2026 Oklahoma governor race
A former Senate finance chairman and investment executive puts tax policy at the center of his bid to succeed Kevin Stitt.
Cyndi Munson: Background, record and the 2026 Oklahoma governor race
Oklahoma’s House Democratic leader brings nonprofit experience and a decade of legislative work to the governor’s race.
Tina Kotek: Background, record and the 2026 Oregon governor race
Oregon’s incumbent governor faces a rematch with Christine Drazan after a first term centered on housing, schools and behavioral health.
Christine Drazan: Background, record and the 2026 Oregon governor race
The former House Republican leader returns for a second governor’s race, making affordability and public services central to her challenge.
Josh Shapiro: Background, record and the 2026 Pennsylvania governor race
Pennsylvania’s governor seeks a second term with a record spanning the state House, county government and the attorney general’s office.
Stacy Garrity: Background, record and the 2026 Pennsylvania governor race
The state treasurer and retired Army Reserve colonel challenges Josh Shapiro with a record built around financial oversight.
Helena Foulkes: Background, record and the 2026 Rhode Island governor race
The former CVS Pharmacy president and Hudson’s Bay chief executive brings a corporate-management résumé to Rhode Island’s open governor contest.
Aaron Guckian: Background, record and the 2026 Rhode Island governor race
A former gubernatorial aide with experience in music, banking and nonprofit development seeks to turn government efficiency into a statewide campaign.
Ken Block: Background, record and the 2026 Rhode Island governor race
The software entrepreneur and election-data analyst returns for a third governor campaign, this time without a party label.
Alan Wilson: Background, record and the 2026 South Carolina governor race
South Carolina’s four-term attorney general brings a prosecution and National Guard career to the race to succeed Henry McMaster.
Jermaine Johnson: Background, record and the 2026 South Carolina governor race
A former professional basketball player and state representative makes public services and affordability the focus of his gubernatorial campaign.
Larry Rhoden: Background, record and the 2026 South Dakota governor race
A rancher, welder and longtime legislator seeks a full term after succeeding Kristi Noem as South Dakota governor.
Dan Ahlers: Background, record and the 2026 South Dakota governor race
The Dell Rapids business owner and former legislator challenges Larry Rhoden with an argument rooted in local enterprise and public services.
Marsha Blackburn: Background, record and the 2026 Tennessee governor race
Tennessee’s senior U.S. senator brings a long legislative career and an anti-tax platform to the 2026 governor’s race.
Jerri Green: Background, record and the 2026 Tennessee governor race
The Memphis council member and Shelby County public defender campaigns on household costs, public schools and access to care.
Phil Scott: Background, record and the 2026 Vermont governor race
Vermont’s fifth-term governor seeks another two years with affordability, education reform and economic growth at the center of his case.