First map of 2027 Governor Races.
Kentucky and Mississippi will have open races starting as lean and likely republican.
Louisiana will have an incumbent running for reelection (who just won by 26%) starting as solid republican.
Probable Outcome: 28-30 Republican Governors (~28 in 2026).
Median Outcome: 29 Republican (gain of 1). 21 Democrat (loss of 1).
Kentucky and Mississippi will have open races starting as lean and likely republican.
Louisiana will have an incumbent running for reelection (who just won by 26%) starting as solid republican.
Probable Outcome: 28-30 Republican Governors (~28 in 2026).
Median Outcome: 29 Republican (gain of 1). 21 Democrat (loss of 1).