13 states will have women governors next year, a new record from NPR Juliana Kim

Republican Kelly Ayotte shakes hands with an employee during a visit to a local concrete coating business on Oct. 16 in Manchester, N.H.

Republican Kelly Ayotte’s victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.

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