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The United States gubernatorial elections of 2018 will be held on November 6, 2018, in 36 states. In addition, special elections may take place if other gubernatorial seats are vacated. These elections form part of the 2018 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for all but three of the states took place in 2014. Governors in New Hampshire and Vermont serve two year terms, and Oregon will have a special election in 2016 due to the resignation of John Kitzhaber.
Elections and term of office. From statehood until the election of 1966, governors were elected to two-year terms. Elections are held in November and the governor assumes office the following January, except in the case of death or resignation. From statehood until 1851, elections were held in odd-numbered years.