In addition to the presidential election and congressional races, votes in 11 states decided gubernatorial races this week.
According to the Center on the American Governor, eight of those races were “open,” meaning that they did not have an incumbent candidate. Typically, incumbent candidates win gubernatorial elections.
“Two of these races are expected to be the most closely watched of the cycle: New Hampshire, in which Governor Chris Sununu (R) announced he would not seek a second term, and North Carolina, where Governor Roy Cooper (D) is term-limited,” said the center. “Both races represent “pickup” opportunities, with Democrats hoping to win the New Hampshire governorship and Republicans hoping to recapture the seat in North Carolina.”
As it turns out, neither party was able to flip those states. Here are the gubernatorial results as of 1 a.m. ET Wednesday, per the Associated Press. Percentages found via Ballotpedia.
Delaware: Democrat Matt Meyer won against Republican Michael Ramone (55.9% to 44.1%)
Indiana: Republican Mike Braun won against Democrat Jennifer McCormick (55.3% to 40.1%)
Missouri: Republican Mike Kehoe won against Democrat Crystal Quade (57% to 40.8%)
Montana: Republican Greg Gianforte. The incumbent won against Democrat Ryan Busse (63.3% to 34.5%)
New Hampshire: Republican Kelly Ayotte won against Democrat Joyce Craig (52.1% to 45.8%)
North Carolina: Democrat Josh Stein won against Republican Mark K. Robinson (53.4% to 41.7%)
North Dakota: Republican Kelly Armstrong won against Democrat Merrill Piepkorn (69.5% to 24.7%)
Utah: Republican Gov. Spencer Cox was expected to win against Democrat Brian King, per the AP
Vermont: Republican Phil Scott, the incumbent, won against Progressive Party candidate Esther Charlestin (72.5% to 23.1%)
Washington: Democrat Bob Ferguson won against Republican Dave Reichert (56.6% to 43.4%)
West Virginia: Republican Patrick Morrisey won against Republican Steve Williams (63.6% to 30%)
Going into the 2024 elections, 27 governors were Republicans and 23 were Democrats.
Head to Audacy Election Central for the latest 2024 presidential eelction results.