Governor elections occur on different schedules by state. Here’s a concise overview to answer your question “when are governor elections”:

• Most states hold gubernatorial elections every four years, typically in midterm years (e.g., 2018, 2022, 2026) or in presidential years (e.g., 2024, 2028) depending on the state.
• A few states have different term lengths or election timing:
  • New Hampshire and Vermont elect governors to two-year terms.
  • Some states align their gubernatorial races with presidential election years, while others pair them with midterm years.
  • A handful of states have elections in odd-numbered years or on special vacancy timelines.

If you’d like, specify a particular state or year, and the exact election date for that governor race (including whether it’s a primary or general election), and provide a precise, state-by-state answer.