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List of current United States governors
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 its government in a similar manner.[2][3] In the event of a vacancy, the governor is succeeded by the second-highest-ranking state official; in 45 states and 4 territories, the lieutenant governor is the first in the line of succession.[4][5]
As of January 21, 2025[update], there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors.
Both Republicans and Democrats control 2 territorial governorships. JennifferGonzález-Colón of Puerto Rico is a member of the New Progressive Party, although she is also affiliated with the Republican Party.[1] The federal District of Columbia is governed by a Democratic mayor.[