2028 United States Gubernatorial Election (Pear's Future III)

The 2028 United States Gubernatorial Elections coincided with Republican Ron Desantis' victory in the 2028 Presidential Election. Although Republicans made massive gains nationwide, they failed to gain a single governorship, as all 8 incumbent Governors won re-election, 2 Democratic incumbents and 6 Republican incumbents. Additionally, open races in Montana and Utah were all held by Republicans, making no change in composition.

New Hampshire
Incumbent Governor Kelly Ayotte ran for re-election to a second term in office. Ayotte faced New Hampshire house minority leader Frank Turpin in what was expected to be a close election. However, Ayotte won re-election by a 9 point margin.

Republican Primary
Nominee
 * Kelly Ayotte, incumbent Governor of New Hampshire

Democratic Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Frank Turpin, minority leader of the New Hampshire House of Representative (2025-2029)
 * Henry Greene, state senator (2025-2029)
 * Charles Kleen, mayor of Concord (2021-2029)

North Carolina
Incumbent Governor Josh Stein ran for re-election to a second term in office. Stein faced former Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson in a rematch of the previous election.