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'''United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections''' are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, in 31 states and three territories. The previous lieutenant gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in ], where lieutenant governors serve two-year terms and elected their lieutenant governor in 2024. Twenty-four lieutenant governors run on the same ticket as the governor. '''United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections''' are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, in 31 states and three territories. The previous lieutenant gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in ], where lieutenant governors serve two-year terms and elected their lieutenant governor in 2024. Twenty-four lieutenant governors run on the same ticket as the governor.


There are four states with Democratic Lieutenant Governors in states Donald Trump won, (Wisconsin R+0.9, Michigan R+1.4, Pennsylvania R+1.7, and Kansas R+16).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=2024 Presidential Elections By State Margin of Victory {{!}} Fox News Elections |url=https://www.foxnews.com/elections/2024/general-results/margin-of-victory |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.foxnews.com |language=en-US |archive-date=November 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112111345/https://www.foxnews.com/elections/2024/general-results/margin-of-victory |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, there is no incumbent ] as this is a newly created position.<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/09/21/arizona-will-elect-its-first-lieutenant-governor-in-2026-what-to-know/70848159007/</ref> There are four states with Democratic Lieutenant Governors in states Donald Trump won, (Wisconsin R+0.9, Michigan R+1.4, Pennsylvania R+1.7, and Kansas R+16).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=2024 Presidential Elections By State Margin of Victory {{!}} Fox News Elections |url=https://www.foxnews.com/elections/2024/general-results/margin-of-victory |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.foxnews.com |language=en-US |archive-date=November 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112111345/https://www.foxnews.com/elections/2024/general-results/margin-of-victory |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, there is no incumbent ] as this is a newly created position.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/09/21/arizona-will-elect-its-first-lieutenant-governor-in-2026-what-to-know/70848159007/ | title=Arizona will elect its first lieutenant governor in 2026. What to know about the role }}</ref>


== Race summary == == Race summary ==
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| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=83.7 | 83.7% R | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=83.7 | 83.7% R
| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited | {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited
| nowrap | {{Plainlist |
| TBD
*{{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}] (Republican)<ref name="AL">{{cite web | url=https://www.montgomeryindependent.com/opinion/musical-chairs-in-alabama-politics/article_1480073e-5fda-11ef-b2a7-0fc429a1e852.html | title=Musical Chairs in Alabama Politics | date=August 21, 2024 }}</ref>
}}


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*{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA"/> *{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA"/>
*{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA"/> *{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA"/>
*{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA">https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-17/2026-california-lieutenant-governor-race-begins-to-take-shape</ref> *{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="CA">{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-17/2026-california-lieutenant-governor-race-begins-to-take-shape | title=2026 California lieutenant governor race begins to take shape | website=] | date=July 17, 2024 }}</ref>
}} }}


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! ] ! ]
| {{sortname|Burt|Jones}} | {{sortname|Burt|Jones}}
| {{party shading/Text/Republican}} | {{party shading/Text/Republican}}
| ] | ]
| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=51.4 | 51.4% R<ref>https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/burt-jones-wins-lt-governor</ref> | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=51.4 | 51.4% R<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/burt-jones-wins-lt-governor | title=Trump-backed Burt Jones wins race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor | date=November 9, 2022 }}</ref>
| Eligible | Eligible
| TBD | TBD
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| {{party shading/Text/Republican}} | {{party shading/Text/Republican}}
| ] | ]
| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=49.4 | 49.4% R<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-elections/nevada-lieutenant-governor-results/</ref> | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=49.4 | 49.4% R<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-elections/nevada-lieutenant-governor-results/ | title=Nevada Lieutenant Governor Midterm Election 2022: Live Results and Updates | website=] }}</ref>
| Eligible | Eligible
| TBD | TBD
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| {{party shading/Text/Republican}} | {{party shading/Text/Republican}}
| ] | ]
| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=61.9 | 61.9% R<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-oklahoma-elections.html</ref> | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=61.9 | 61.9% R<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-oklahoma-elections.html | title=Oklahoma Election Results | work=The New York Times | date=November 6, 2018 }}</ref>
| {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited | {{party shading/Hold}} | Term-limited
| nowrap | {{Plainlist |
| TBD
*{{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}] (Republican)<ref>https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/01/03/oklahoma-lieutenant-governor-race-cindy-byrd/77413356007/</ref>
}}


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| 2021{{efn|Matos took office after her predecessor, ], resigned. She was subsequently elected in ].}} | 2021{{efn|Matos took office after her predecessor, ], resigned. She was subsequently elected in ].}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-50.9 | 50.9% D<ref>https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/09/ris-lieutenant-governor-race-election-results-matos-against-guckian/69616106007/</ref> | {{party shading/Democratic}} data-sort-value=-50.9 | 50.9% D<ref>https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/09/ris-lieutenant-governor-race-election-results-matos-against-guckian/69616106007/</ref>
| Running
| Eligible
| nowrap | {{Plainlist |
| TBD
*{{Party stripe|Democratic Party (US)}}] (Democratic)<ref name="Matos"/>
}}


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| {{party shading/Text/Republican}} | {{party shading/Text/Republican}}
| ] | ]
| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=53.8 | 53.8% R<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-texas-lieutenant-governor.html</ref> | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=53.8 | 53.8% R<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-texas-lieutenant-governor.html | title=Texas Lieutenant Governor Election Results | work=The New York Times | date=November 8, 2022 }}</ref>
| Running
| Eligible
| nowrap | {{Plainlist |
| TBD
*{{Party stripe|Republican Party (US)}}] (Republican)<ref name="TX">{{cite web | url=https://www.texastribune.org/2023/01/24/dan-patrick-lieutenant-governor-reelection-2026/ | title=Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he'll run for reelection in 2026, reversing previous plan to retire | date=January 25, 2023 }}</ref>
}}


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| {{party shading/Text/None}} | {{party shading/Text/None}}
| ] | ]
| {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=48.8 | 48.8% R<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-vermont-lieutenant-governor.html</ref> | {{party shading/Republican}} data-sort-value=48.8 | 48.8% R<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-vermont-lieutenant-governor.html | title=Vermont Lieutenant Governor Election Results | work=The New York Times | date=November 5, 2024 }}</ref>
| Eligible | Eligible
| TBD | TBD
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==Alabama== ==Alabama==
{{Main|2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election}} {{Main|2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
Two-term incumbent Republican ] is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. Republican Secretary of State ] has declared his intent to run. Attorney General ], Agriculture Commissioner ], and Public Service Commissioner ] are considered potential Republican candidates.<ref>https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/2026-governor-s-race-has-begun/article_ef0dce0a-a1e2-11ef-9074-c38a8de52511.html</ref><ref>https://www.montgomeryindependent.com/opinion/musical-chairs-in-alabama-politics/article_1480073e-5fda-11ef-b2a7-0fc429a1e852.html</ref> Two-term incumbent Republican ] is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. Republican Secretary of State ] has declared his intent to run. Attorney General ], Agriculture Commissioner ], and Public Service Commissioner ] are considered potential Republican candidates.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/2026-governor-s-race-has-begun/article_ef0dce0a-a1e2-11ef-9074-c38a8de52511.html | title=2026 governor's race has begun | date=November 18, 2024 }}</ref><ref name="AL"/>


==Arkansas== ==Arkansas==
{{Main|2026 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election}} {{Main|2026 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election, but has not stated whether she intends to do so.<ref>https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/09/rutledge-is-elected-lieutenant-governor-becomes-1st-woman-voted-into-states-2nd-highest-office/</ref> One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election, but has not stated whether she intends to do so.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/09/rutledge-is-elected-lieutenant-governor-becomes-1st-woman-voted-into-states-2nd-highest-office/ | title=Rutledge is elected lieutenant governor, becomes 1st woman voted into state's 2nd-highest office &#124; Arkansas Democrat Gazette | date=November 9, 2022 }}</ref>


==California== ==California==
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==Georgia== ==Georgia==
{{Main|2026 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election}} {{Main|2026 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but is considering a run for governor.<ref>https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/burt-jones-says-he-might-run-for-georgia-governor-in-2026/W3TWHTIUIZEHPI7XHHOZXRI7EE/</ref> One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but is considering a run for governor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/burt-jones-says-he-might-run-for-georgia-governor-in-2026/W3TWHTIUIZEHPI7XHHOZXRI7EE/ | title=Burt Jones says he 'might' run for Georgia governor in 2026 }}</ref>
==Idaho== ==Idaho==
{{Main|2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election}} {{Main|2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but may consider running for governor.<ref>https://kidotalkradio.com/idahos-real-election-begins-wednesday/</ref> One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but may consider running for governor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kidotalkradio.com/idahos-real-election-begins-wednesday/ | title=Idaho's Real Election Begins Wednesday | date=October 29, 2024 }}</ref>
==Nevada==
{{Main|2026 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
One-term incumbent Republican ] was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election, but has not stated whether he intends to do so.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mynews4.com/news/local/stavros-anthony-wins-nevada-lieutenant-governors-race-defeating-cano-burkhead | title=Stavros Anthony wins Nevada lieutenant governor's race defeating Cano Burkhead | date=November 11, 2022 }}</ref>
==Oklahoma==
{{Main|2026 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
Two-term incumbent Republican ] is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election.
==Rhode Island==
{{Main|2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
One-term incumbent Democrat ] is running for re-election.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/08/01/campaign-reports-show-potential-rematch-shaping-up-for-2026-r-i-governors-race/ | title=Campaign reports show potential rematch shaping up for 2026 R.I. Governor's race • Rhode Island Current | date=August 2024 }}</ref><ref name="Matos">https://thepublicsradio.org/politics/approval-for-mckee-and-matos-falls-in-new-pell-center-poll/</ref>

==Texas==
{{Main|2026 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
Three-term incumbent Republican ] is running for re-election.<ref name="TX"/>
==Vermont==
{{Main|2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election}}
Since no candidate won more than 50% of the vote in the general election, the state legislature will decide the winner of this election and who will be the incumbent.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vt-lieutenant-governors-race-will-be-decided-by-legislature/62844013 | title=VT Lieutenant Governor's race will be decided by Legislature | date=November 7, 2024 }}</ref>


== Notes == == Notes ==

Revision as of 07:08, 7 January 2025

For related races, see 2026 United States elections.

2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections
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34 lieutenant governorships
31 states; 3 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic

United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, in 31 states and three territories. The previous lieutenant gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in Vermont, where lieutenant governors serve two-year terms and elected their lieutenant governor in 2024. Twenty-four lieutenant governors run on the same ticket as the governor.

There are four states with Democratic Lieutenant Governors in states Donald Trump won, (Wisconsin R+0.9, Michigan R+1.4, Pennsylvania R+1.7, and Kansas R+16). Additionally, there is no incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Arizona as this is a newly created position.

Race summary

States

State Lieutenant governor Party First elected Last race Status Candidates
Alabama Will Ainsworth Republican 2018 83.7% R Term-limited
Alaska Nancy Dahlstrom Republican 2018 50.3% R Eligible TBD
Arizona None None N/A None N/A TBD
Arkansas Leslie Rutledge Republican 2022 64.2% R Eligible TBD
California Eleni Kounalakis Democratic 2018 59.7% D Term-limited
Colorado Dianne Primavera Democratic 2018 53.4% D Term-limited TBD
Connecticut Susan Bysiewicz Democratic 2018 56.0% D Eligible TBD
Florida Jeanette Nuñez Republican 2018 59.4% R Term-limited TBD
Georgia Burt Jones Republican 2022 51.4% R Eligible TBD
Hawaii Sylvia Luke Democratic 2022 63.2% D Eligible TBD
Idaho Scott Bedke Republican 2022 64.4% R Eligible TBD
Illinois Juliana Stratton Democratic 2018 54.9% D Eligible TBD
Iowa Chris Cournoyer Republican 2024 58.1% R Eligible TBD
Kansas David Toland Democratic 2021 49.5% D Eligible TBD
Maryland Aruna Miller Democratic 2022 64.5% D Eligible TBD
Massachusetts Kim Driscoll Democratic 2022 63.7% D Eligible TBD
Michigan Garlin Gilchrist Democratic 2018 54.5% D Term-limited TBD
Minnesota Peggy Flanagan DFL 2018 52.3% DFL Eligible TBD
Nebraska Joe Kelly Republican 2022 59.7% R Eligible TBD
Nevada Stavros Anthony Republican 2022 49.4% R Eligible TBD
New Mexico Howie Morales Democratic 2018 52.0% D Term-limited TBD
New York Antonio Delgado Democratic 2022 53.2% D Eligible TBD
Ohio Jon Husted Republican 2018 62.4% R Term-limited TBD
Oklahoma Matt Pinnell Republican 2018 61.9% R Term-limited
Pennsylvania Austin Davis Democratic 2022 56.5% D Eligible TBD
Rhode Island Sabina Matos Democratic 2021 50.9% D Running
South Carolina Pamela Evette Republican 2018 58.1% R Term-limited TBD
South Dakota Larry Rhoden Republican 2018 62% R Term-limited TBD
Texas Dan Patrick Republican 2014 53.8% R Running
Vermont TBD None TBD 48.8% R Eligible TBD
Wisconsin Sara Rodriguez Democratic 2022 51.2% D Eligible TBD

Territories

Territory Governor Party First elected Last race Status Candidates
Guam Josh Tenorio Democratic 2018 55.5% D Term-limited TBD
Northern Mariana Islands David M. Apatang Independent 2022 54.0% I Eligible TBD
U.S. Virgin Islands Tregenza Roach Democratic 2018 56.1% D Term-limited TBD

Alabama

Main article: 2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election

Two-term incumbent Republican Will Ainsworth is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. Republican Secretary of State Wes Allen has declared his intent to run. Attorney General Steve Marshall, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, and Public Service Commissioner Twinkle Cavanaugh are considered potential Republican candidates.

Arkansas

Main article: 2026 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Republican Leslie Rutledge was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election, but has not stated whether she intends to do so.

California

Main article: 2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

Two-term incumbent Democrat Eleni Kounalakis is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. Treasurer Fiona Ma, former state senator Steven Bradford, and former mayor Michael Tubbs have declared their intent to run as Democrats.

Georgia

Main article: 2026 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Republican Burt Jones was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but is considering a run for governor.

Idaho

Main article: 2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Republican Scott Bedke was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election. He has not stated his intention for 2026, but may consider running for governor.

Nevada

Main article: 2026 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Republican Stavros Anthony was first elected in 2022 and is eligible to run for re-election, but has not stated whether he intends to do so.

Oklahoma

Main article: 2026 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election

Two-term incumbent Republican Matt Pinnell is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election.

Rhode Island

Main article: 2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos is running for re-election.

Texas

Main article: 2026 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election

Three-term incumbent Republican Dan Patrick is running for re-election.

Vermont

Main article: 2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

Since no candidate won more than 50% of the vote in the general election, the state legislature will decide the winner of this election and who will be the incumbent.

Notes

  1. ^ Elected on the same ticket as the governor
  2. Arizona did not have a lieutenant governor prior to this election cycle.
  3. Cournoyer was appointed after her predecessor, Adam Gregg, resigned.
  4. Toland was appointed after his predecessor, Lynn Rogers, resigned.
  5. Delgado was appointed after his predecessor, Brian Benjamin, resigned. He was subsequently elected in 2022.
  6. Matos took office after her predecessor, Dan McKee, resigned. She was subsequently elected in 2022.
  7. Governor Kristi Noem is expected to resign after being appointed Secretary of Homeland Security. Per the state constitution, Republican Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden will take her place, which would leave the position open.

References

  1. "2024 Presidential Elections By State Margin of Victory | Fox News Elections". www.foxnews.com. November 26, 2024. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. "Arizona will elect its first lieutenant governor in 2026. What to know about the role".
  3. ^ "Musical Chairs in Alabama Politics". August 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "2026 California lieutenant governor race begins to take shape". Los Angeles Times. July 17, 2024.
  5. "Trump-backed Burt Jones wins race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor". November 9, 2022.
  6. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/election/article268155172.html
  7. "Nevada Lieutenant Governor Midterm Election 2022: Live Results and Updates". NBC News.
  8. "Oklahoma Election Results". The New York Times. November 6, 2018.
  9. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/01/03/oklahoma-lieutenant-governor-race-cindy-byrd/77413356007/
  10. https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/09/ris-lieutenant-governor-race-election-results-matos-against-guckian/69616106007/
  11. ^ https://thepublicsradio.org/politics/approval-for-mckee-and-matos-falls-in-new-pell-center-poll/
  12. "Noem's Cabinet appointment will make a plain-spoken rancher South Dakota's new governor". Associated Press News. November 13, 2024. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  13. "Texas Lieutenant Governor Election Results". The New York Times. November 8, 2022.
  14. ^ "Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he'll run for reelection in 2026, reversing previous plan to retire". January 25, 2023.
  15. "Vermont Lieutenant Governor Election Results". The New York Times. November 5, 2024.
  16. "2026 governor's race has begun". November 18, 2024.
  17. "Rutledge is elected lieutenant governor, becomes 1st woman voted into state's 2nd-highest office | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". November 9, 2022.
  18. "Burt Jones says he 'might' run for Georgia governor in 2026".
  19. "Idaho's Real Election Begins Wednesday". October 29, 2024.
  20. "Stavros Anthony wins Nevada lieutenant governor's race defeating Cano Burkhead". November 11, 2022.
  21. "Campaign reports show potential rematch shaping up for 2026 R.I. Governor's race • Rhode Island Current". August 2024.
  22. "VT Lieutenant Governor's race will be decided by Legislature". November 7, 2024.