53 women have been governors
Number of women governors, as of October 2026
Note: Counts include unelected officeholders. Annual totals reflect all women governors who served during that year, though they may not have served concurrently.
Source: Center for American Women and Politics.
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53 women have been governors
Number of women governors, as of October 2026
| Year | Women governors in office | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 2 | 2 |
| 1926 | 2 | 2 |
| 1927 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | 1 | 2 |
| 1934 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968 | 1 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 | 4 |
| 1977 | 2 | 5 |
| 1978 | 2 | 5 |
| 1979 | 2 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 | 5 |
| 1982 | 1 | 6 |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 |
| 1984 | 1 | 7 |
| 1985 | 2 | 8 |
| 1986 | 2 | 8 |
| 1987 | 3 | 9 |
| 1988 | 3 | 10 |
| 1989 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990 | 3 | 10 |
| 1991 | 4 | 13 |
| 1992 | 3 | 13 |
| 1993 | 3 | 13 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 |
| 1997 | 2 | 16 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 |
| 1999 | 5 | 17 |
| 2000 | 2 | 17 |
| 2001 | 6 | 20 |
| 2002 | 6 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 | 25 |
| 2004 | 9 | 27 |
| 2005 | 8 | 28 |
| 2006 | 8 | 28 |
| 2007 | 9 | 29 |
| 2008 | 8 | 29 |
| 2009 | 8 | 31 |
| 2010 | 6 | 31 |
| 2011 | 6 | 34 |
| 2012 | 6 | 34 |
| 2013 | 5 | 35 |
| 2014 | 5 | 35 |
| 2015 | 6 | 37 |
| 2016 | 6 | 37 |
| 2017 | 7 | 39 |
| 2018 | 6 | 39 |
| 2019 | 9 | 44 |
| 2020 | 9 | 44 |
| 2021 | 10 | 45 |
| 2022 | 9 | 45 |
| 2023 | 12 | 49 |
| 2024 | 12 | 49 |
| 2025 | 14 | 51 |
| 2026 | 14 | 53 |
Note: Counts include unelected officeholders. Annual totals reflect all women governors who served during that year, though they may not have served concurrently.
Source: Center for American Women and Politics.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
