Latest-poll map
Desktop: hover a colored state. Mobile: tap a state. Gray states do not yet have a comparable general-election poll in this snapshot. Ohio is shaded blue for Will's Acton +4.2 prediction; its listed poll remains unchanged.
Latest public governor polls
Most recent general-election poll listed in this snapshot for each matchup below.
Understanding the 2026 governor polling map
The map provides an at-a-glance way to explore 2026 U.S. governor races. Select a colored state to see the candidates and polling information included in this snapshot. The shades generally indicate the size and party direction of the listed poll margin, except Ohio, which is blue to represent Will's Acton +4.2 prediction. They should not be read as a statistical guarantee of victory.
A single poll represents the preferences reported by its sample during a particular set of field dates. Even when one candidate leads in a survey, uncertainty remains because of sampling and nonsampling error, turnout variation and possible shifts in voter preferences. The site's independent governor predictions are separate from the numbers produced by outside pollsters. For a broader explanation, visit how to interpret election polls and race ratings.
Data freshness: this governor page identifies its polling snapshot as checked September 9, 2026. It is not a continuously updated live polling average. Readers should verify the latest surveys and survey methodology directly with the linked pollsters or public polling sources before making current comparisons.
For additional election analysis, see Will's 2026 Senate prediction guide, the eight-race Senate battleground overview and the historical polls-vs-results research.