United States gubernatorial elections, 2022 (Sins of our Trump)

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 2018, in 36 states. Democrats gained several seats by targeting states Hillary Clinton won in 2016 that had vulnerable Republican incumbents. The Republicans only gained two seats. In spite of this, the Republican party managed to retain a majority of seats.

State
{{legend|#ed6868|Republican gain}} {{legend|#cc9999|Republican hold}} {{legend|#66ccff|Democratic gain}} {{legend|#bbbbff|Democratic hold}} {{legend|#93f393|Independent gain}} {{legend|#99cc99|Independent hold}}

Winning candidate in bold

The following shows the governor's composition after the election. However, North Carolina governor Roy Cooper resigned shortly after to join the US Senate. Republican Lt. Governor Rick Horner took his place: