A cartogram of the U.S. showing the number of women governors by state from 1925 to November 4, 2025 - including the results of the 2025 general elections. 17 states have never had a woman governor. Arizona has had 5 and New Hampshire has had 4. A record 14 states will have women serve as governor in 2026 after the 2025 gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey.