2022 Governor Elections

Democrats Sweep Governor Races

33 governorships contested. 5 states changed hands.

26 majority
24D
Majority26R
24
Democratic Governors
26
Republican Governors
33
Races Contested
Even
Closest: New Mexico
Republican Majority5 Flipped

Democrats gained 1 governorship in 2022, with 34 governorships contested. The national total moved from 23D-27R to 24D-26R. AZ, MA, MD flipped to Democrats; NM, MN flipped to Republicans.

Before:23D-27R
After:24D-26R
5 flipped
Seats flipped:New Mexico(DR)|Arizona(RD)|Massachusetts(RD)|Maryland(RD)|Minnesota(DR)

5 Seats Flipped

2022 Elections

Source: Official state election returns
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