Author: Sophia McKeever

Rhode Island limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Dan McKee became governor in 2021 and won his first full elected term in 2022. Although he was eligible to seek reelection in 2026, Helena Foulkes won the November 3 gubernatorial election to succeed him. Rhode Island’s restriction applies to consecutive terms rather than imposing a lifetime ban. Last verified November 2026.

Pennsylvania limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Josh Shapiro was first elected in 2022 and won reelection on November 3, 2026, securing a second consecutive term beginning in 2027. Under Pennsylvania’s term limits, he will be ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2030 but may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.

North Carolina limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Josh Stein 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: North Carolina Constitution, Article III

Nebraska limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Jim Pillen was first elected in 2022 and won reelection on November 3, 2026, securing a second consecutive term beginning in 2027. Under Nebraska’s term limits, he will be ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2030 but may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.

Indiana limits service as governor to eight years in any 12-year period. Mike Braun 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: Indiana Code § 3-8-8-1

Hawaii limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Josh Green was first elected in 2022 and won reelection on November 3, 2026, securing a second consecutive term beginning in December 2026. Under Hawaii’s term limits, he will be ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2030 but may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.