The 2028 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 7, 2028, in 5 states. The previous lieutenant gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2024, except in Vermont, where lieutenant governors serve two-year terms and will elect their lieutenant governor in 2026.
Race summary State Lieutenant Governor Party Firstelected Lastrace Status Candidates Delaware 2024 55.2% D Incumbent's intent unknown TBD Missouri 2024 57.4% R Incumbent's intent unknown TBD North Carolina 2024 49.5% D Incumbent's intent unknown Vermont TBD in 2026 Washington 2020 55.7% D Incumbent's intent unknown TBD
Delaware Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay was elected in 2024 with 55.22% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger was elected in 2024 with 57.38% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt was elected in 2024 with 49.53% of the vote. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so. Republican Josh McConkey announced his candidacy.
Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers can run for re-election to a second term in 2026. Because Vermont does not have lieutenant gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, he will be eligible to run for re-election for a third term, should he run for and win a second term in 2026.
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck was elected in 2024 with 55.72% of the vote. He is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
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