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Tennessee limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Bill Lee was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Marsha Blackburn won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. Lee may become eligible to serve again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
South Carolina limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Henry McMaster became governor in 2017 and subsequently won elections in 2018 and 2022. He was ineligible to seek another consecutive term in 2026. Alan Wilson won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. Last verified November 2026.
Ohio limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Mike DeWine was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Amy Acton won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. DeWine may become eligible to serve again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
New Mexico limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Michelle Lujan Grisham was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Deb Haaland won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed her. Lujan Grisham may become eligible to serve again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
New Jersey limits governors to two successive four-year terms. A person elected to two successive terms becomes eligible again only after the constitutionally required break. Mikie Sherrill began her first term in 2026 and may seek reelection in 2029. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal source: New
Maine limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Janet Mills was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Hannah Pingree won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed her. Mills may become eligible to serve again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
Kentucky limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Andy Beshear has served since 2019 and is in his second term. He is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2027 and may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal
Kansas limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Laura Kelly is in her second term. She is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026 and may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal source: Kansas Constitution
West Virginia limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Patrick Morrisey began his first term in 2025 and may seek reelection in 2028. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal source: West Virginia Constitution, Article VII
South Dakota limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Larry Rhoden became governor in January 2025 following Kristi Noem’s departure, completing the remainder of the term that began in 2023. Rhoden won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election, securing his first full elected term beginning in 2027. Last verified November 2026.
