2025 United States gubernatorial elections
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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]
Race summary
| State | Governor | Party | First elected | Last race | Status | Candidates |
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| New Jersey | Phil Murphy | Democratic | 2017 | 51.2% D | Term-limited |
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| Virginia | Glenn Youngkin | Republican | 2021 | 50.6% R | Term-limited |
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New Jersey
mayor Ras Baraka are running for the Democratic nomination.[6][7][3] Former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who was the 2021 Republican gubernatorial nominee, and state senator Jon Bramnick are seeking the Republican nomination.[5][4]
Virginia
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 potential Republican gubernatorial candidates.[9][10] U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district Abigail Spanberger is running for the Democratic nomination.[8]
References
- ^ "Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli". 6abc Philadelphia. Associated Press. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Term Limits on Governor". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Racioppi, Dustin (December 11, 2023). "Sweeney enters NJ governor's race after upset loss as Senate president". Politico. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Rankin, Sarah (November 13, 2023). "Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the House". AP News. The Associated Press. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Oliver, Ned (March 9, 2023). "Who's (already) running for Virginia governor". Axios. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ 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.