2029 United States gubernatorial elections
November 6, 2029
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United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 6, 2029, in the states of New Jersey and Virginia. These elections form part of the 2029 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for both states were in 2025.
Race summary
States
| State | Governor | Party | First elected |
Last race | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Mikie Sherrill | Democratic | 2025 | 56.9% D | Eligible | TBD |
| Virginia | Abigail Spanberger | Democratic | 2025 | 57.6% D | Term-limited | TBD |
New Jersey
Governor Mikie Sherrill was elected in 2025 with 56.9% of the vote.[1] She is eligible to run for re-election but has not stated if she would do so.
Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger was elected in 2025 with 57.6% of the vote.[2] She is ineligible to run for re-election as the Constitution of Virginia prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms.
Democratic Speaker of the House of Delegates Don Scott has publicly expressed interest in running.[3] Former Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares has also expressed interest in running.[4]
Former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin is considered a potential candidate.[5]
References
- ^ "New Jersey Governor Election Results". The New York Times. November 4, 2025. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ "Virginia Governor Election Results". The New York Times. November 4, 2025. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Fahlberg, Audrey (January 16, 2026). "Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott Puts Out Feelers for Prospective 2029 Gov Run". National Review. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ Fahlberg, Audrey (January 21, 2026). "Exclusive: Virginia's Outgoing GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares Hints at 2029 Gubernatorial Run". National Review. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Yancey, Dwayne (November 6, 2025). "Not all the winners and losers in this week's election were on the ballot". Cardinal News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.