2025 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 4, 2025, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia. These elections form part of the 2025 United States elections. The last gubernatorial elections for New Jersey and Virginia were in 2021. Both incumbents are in-eligible to run for re-election due to term limits. More states may hold elections due to a gubernatorial vacancy (depending on a state's constitution) or recall of a governor.[1][2]

For related races, see 2025 United States elections.
2025 United States gubernatorial elections
November 4, 2025
2 governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
     Term-limited Republican      Term-limited Democrat

Race summary
State Governor Party First elected Last race Status Candidates
New Jersey Phil Murphy Democratic 2017 51.2% D Term-limited
Virginia Glenn Youngkin Republican 2021 50.6% R Term-limited
  • TBD

New Jersey
Main article: 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election

Governor Phil Murphy was re-elected to a second term in 2021 with 51.2% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the New Jersey Constitution in 2025 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term. Democratic Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop and Republican former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who was the 2021 gubernatorial nominee, are running.[3][4]

Virginia
Main article: 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election

Governor Glenn Youngkin was elected in 2021 with 50.6% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Virginia Constitution in 2025 and cannot seek re-election for a second consecutive term. Attorney General Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears have been mentioned as a potential Republican gubernatorial candidates.[5][6] State delegate and former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district Abigail Spanberger, and Richmond mayor Levar Stoney all have publicly expressed interest in running for the Democratic nomination.[7][8][9]

References
  1. "Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli". 6abc Philadelphia. Associated Press. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  2. "Term Limits on Governor". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  3. "After Conceding, Jack Ciattarelli Says He Will Run Again for NJ Governor in 2025".
  4. Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. Oliver, Ned (March 9, 2023). "Who's (already) running for Virginia governor". Axios. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  6. Manchester, Julia (November 29, 2021). "Winsome Sears to begin historic new chapter as Virginia lt. governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  7. Schnieder, Gregory; Vozzella, Laura (March 7, 2023). "Filler-Corn, first woman as Va. House speaker, joins wave of retirements". Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. Mutnick, Ally; Ferris, Sarah (July 28, 2023). "Abigail Spanberger tells Democrats she will run for governor". Politico. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. "Stoney hints at running for governor's office". April 19, 2023.
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