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. Stein was popular as Governor, while Robinson was able to significantly self fundraise. Stein was able to win re-election, largely due to improve in suburban areas of the state alienated by Robinson, even as Republicans won the state in the Senate and Presidential Elections.

Democratic Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Josh Stein, incumbent Governor of North Carolina
 * Ron Smith, state representative
 * John Herald, news correspondent and businessman
 * Joy Acton, businessman

Republican Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Mark Robinson, former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina (2021-2025) and nominee for Governor in 2024
 * Richard Price, North Carolina Attorney General (2025-2029)
 * Pat McGee, businessman

Vermont
Incumbent Governor David Zuckerman won re-election to a third term in office. Zuckerman faced Republican Francis Young, a farmer who had ran for political office for the first time who was the only Republican to file.

Democratic Primary
Nominee David Zuckerman, incumbent Governor of Vermont

Republican Primary
Nominee
 * Francis Young, farmer