2026 Democratic Primaries for Governor: Endorsements and Races Under Review

Map of current U.S. governors by party, with states led by Democratic governors shown in blue and states led by Republican governors shown in red.

CIVPAC is reviewing candidates in selected 2026 primary and general-election races. This is a working list intended to make our endorsement process visible and to invite informed comments from voters who know these candidates and communities.

Status Key

Published endorsement — CIVPAC has formally endorsed the candidate and published the endorsement.

Under review — CIVPAC has discussed the race or candidate, but no endorsement has been published. This category may include candidates for whom a draft endorsement exists.

Endorsement likely—primary over — CIVPAC reached a favorable preliminary judgment, but the primary ended before an endorsement was published. The candidate may now be considered for the general election.

Under review for the General Election — The candidate has advanced from the primary, and CIVPAC is considering whether to endorse the candidate in November.

A primary endorsement does not automatically become a general-election endorsement. CIVPAC evaluates the November choice separately.

California (nonpartisan top-two primary)

Xavier Becerra — Under review for the General Election

Connecticut

Ned Lamont — Published endorsement

Florida

David Jolly — Published endorsement

Georgia

Geoff Duncan — Published endorsement

Iowa

Rob Sand — Under review for the General Election

Kansas

Ethan Corson Published endorsement

New Mexico

Deb Haaland — Under review for the General Election

Tennessee

Jerri Green — Under review for the General Election

Vermont

Aly Richards — Published endorsement

Wisconsin

David Crowley — Published endorsement

Comments and Candidate Suggestions

These lists are intended to encourage informed public participation. CIVPAC welcomes:

  • corrections concerning candidates, districts or election status;
  • arguments supporting or opposing a possible endorsement;
  • information about a candidate’s governing record, policy positions or personal conduct;
  • local knowledge that may not appear in national coverage; and
  • suggestions of additional Democratic, Republican or independent candidates who reflect CIVPAC’s principles.

Please identify the state, office and district when commenting on a particular race on the Contact Us page or in a comment below.

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