List of current United States governors
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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[update], there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors. Three 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]
The current gubernatorial term ends and new term begins in January of the given year for most states and territories; in Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota, and Kentucky, the term ends in December of that year's election.[8][9] All 55 state and territorial governors are members of the non-partisan National Governors Association, which lobbies the federal government for governors' interests. Other organizations for governors include the partisan Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association; and the three regional associations: Midwestern, Northeastern, and Western.[10]