2020 Governor Elections
Republicans Gain Ground in Statehouses
11 governorships contested. 2 states changed hands.
23D
Majority27R
23
Democratic Governors
27
Republican Governors
11
Races Contested
D+4.5
Closest: North Carolina
Republican Majority2 Flipped
Republicans gained 2 governorships in 2020, with 11 governorships contested. The national total moved from 25D-25R to 23D-27R. MT, WV flipped to Republicans.
Before:25D-25R
After:23D-27R
2 flipped
2 Seats Flipped
Flipped to Republican (2)