Democratic women could make history in midterm governor and House races
Summary
Democratic women are seeking a record number of governorships and more than 100 seats in the U.S. House in the November 2026 midterms. Their chances of reaching those milestones depend on winning competitive races, including gubernatorial contests in Ohio and Michigan.Key Facts
- Twenty-six women are major-party nominees for governor, one more than the previous record of 25 in 2022.
- Nineteen Democratic women are gubernatorial nominees, compared with 16 in 2022.
- Seven Republican women are gubernatorial nominees, down from nine in 2022.
- Eight Democratic women won governorships in the 2022 election.
- Democrats are also seeking to increase the number of women in their U.S. House caucus to more than 100.
- Ohio Democratic nominee Amy Acton would become the state's first woman governor if elected.
- Michigan Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson has said her miscarriage has shaped her health care message to voters.
- Republican Ohio nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has faced bipartisan criticism over an ad about Acton's estranged mother.
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