2025 Governor Elections
2 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: New Jersey (D+14.3)
24D
26R
2Races
1Flipped
R Majority24D
Majority26R
Democrats gained 1 governorship in 2025, with 2 governorships contested. The national total moved from 24D-26R to 25D-25R. VA flipped to Democrats.
Before:23D-27R
After:24D-26R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:Virginia(R→D)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Democratic (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2021 Gov | 2020 Pres | 2024 Pres | 2025 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | D+4.0 | D+16.0 | D+5.9 | D+14.3 | D+10.3 |
| Virginia | R+1.9 | D+10.1 | D+5.8 | D+15.4 | D+17.3 |
Contested States Demographics(2 states)
Total Pop.
18.0M
14.1M VAP
College+
42.9%
BA or higher
Avg Income
$98K
Median HH
Demographics
55% W|15% B|17% H
9% Asian