Direct answer: As of November 2025, there are 13 female governors serving in U.S. states, which ties a record high for the number of women holding governor offices at the state level. Additionally, Guam and Puerto Rico have female territorial governors, and the District of Columbia has a female mayor, though the question specifically asks about U.S. state governors.
Details and context:
- Historical context: The number of female state governors has risen over the past two decades, with a record reached in the mid-2020s. Current counts place the total at 13 state-level female governors, reflecting ongoing progress in female political leadership at the executive level.
- Territorial leadership: Beyond the 50 states, female governors have also led U.S. territories (e.g., Puerto Rico and Guam) in recent years, contributing to the broader picture of female executive leadership in U.S. territories.
- Sources with ongoing tracking: Centers for American Women and Politics (CAWP) and major news outlets regularly update these figures around election cycles; if you want the exact names in office right now, I can pull the latest roster from CAWP and cross-check with reputable outlets.
If you’d like, I can provide:
- The current list of the 13 female state governors and their party affiliations.
- A short trend overview showing how the number has changed over time.
- A comparison with the previous record and the states/territories involved in the latest updates.
