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Utah does not impose a gubernatorial term limit. Spencer Cox has served since 2021 and is in his second term. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal source: Utah Constitution, Article VII
Texas does not impose gubernatorial term limits. Greg Abbott was first elected in 2014 and won two additional terms in 2018 and 2022. He sought a fourth consecutive term in 2026 but was defeated by Gina Hinojosa in the November 3 gubernatorial election. Texas places no constitutional restriction on the number of terms a governor may serve. Last verified November 2026.
North Dakota’s Constitution provides that no individual may be elected governor more than twice. Elections held before January 1, 2023 do not count toward that limit. Kelly Armstrong began his first term in 2024. Last verified September 2026. Compare governor term limits in all 50 states. Official legal source: North Dakota Constitution
Michigan limits governors to two elections over a lifetime. Serving more than half of a term after filling a vacancy also counts toward this restriction. Gretchen Whitmer was ineligible to seek another term in 2026 after being elected twice. Jocelyn Benson won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed her. Last verified November 2026.
Florida limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms, rather than imposing a lifetime ban. Ron DeSantis was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Byron Donalds won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. DeSantis may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
California limits governors to two four-year terms over a lifetime. Gavin Newsom was ineligible to seek another term in 2026 after being elected in 2018 and 2022. Xavier Becerra won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. Under California’s lifetime restriction, Newsom cannot be elected governor again. Last verified November 2026.
Colorado limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms. Jared Polis was term-limited in the 2026 election after serving two consecutive terms. Phil Weiser won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. Because Colorado does not impose a lifetime ban, Polis may become eligible to serve again after sitting out one term. Last verified November 2026.
New Hampshire does not impose gubernatorial term limits. Unlike most states, governors serve two-year terms rather than four-year terms. Kelly Ayotte was first elected in 2024 and won reelection on November 3, 2026, securing a second two-year term beginning in 2027. There is no constitutional limit on the number of terms she may serve. Last verified November 2026.
Minnesota does not impose gubernatorial term limits. Tim Walz was elected governor in 2018 and reelected in 2022. Amy Klobuchar won the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election to succeed him. Minnesota’s lack of term limits allows governors to seek additional four-year terms without a constitutional restriction on the number of terms served. Last verified November 2026.
Massachusetts does not impose gubernatorial term limits. Maura Healey was first elected in 2022 and won reelection on November 3, 2026, securing a second consecutive four-year term beginning in 2027. Massachusetts places no constitutional restriction on the number of terms a governor may serve. Last verified November 2026.
