List of current United States governors

Map of the United States with states and territories colored according to the party affiliation of their governor
Party affiliation of current United States governors:
  Democratic (27)
  Republican (27)
  New Progressive (1)
  Independent (1)

The United States has 50 states and 5 territories that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state or territorial government.[1] The sole federal district, the District of Columbia, elects a mayor to oversee their government in a similar manner.[2][3] Most states and territories also have a lieutenant governor who is the second-highest-ranking official and the first to succeed the governor in the event of a vacancy.[4]

As of January 9, 2024, there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors. Four U.S. territories have Democratic governors, while one has an independent governor. Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico is a member of the New Progressive Party, although he is also affiliated with the Democratic Party.[5] All 55 governors are members of the National Governors Association, a non-partisan organization which represents states and territories in discussions with the federal government.[6] The federal District of Columbia is governed by a Democratic mayor.[7]

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  2. ^ Nirappil, Fenit (June 21, 2017). "Can a change of titles make DC seem more stately? Ask Gov. Bowser". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Bonessi, Dominique Maria (January 12, 2021). "Your Questions About How The National Guard Works In D.C., Answered". NPR. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "States' Lines of Succession of Gubernatorial Powers" (PDF). National Emergency Management Association. March 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Governors Roster 2024" (PDF). National Governors Association. February 15, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Craig, Tim (August 3, 2019). "Sidelined on the national stage, U.S. governors are frustrated with Washington". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Brice-Saddler, Michael (May 5, 2021). "In nod to statehood bid, Bowser admitted to Democratic Governors Association". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2024.