36 states hold two or more top-ballot statewide elections in 2022


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In 2022, 36 states are holding elections for two or more top-ballot statewide offices—U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Twenty-six states are holding elections for both U.S. Senate and governor—the top state executive position. 

Overall:

  1. 16 states are holding elections for all five top-level statewide offices.
  2. 11 states are holding elections for four of the offices.
  3. 5 states are holding elections for three of the offices.
  4. 4 states are holding elections for two of the offices.

In 11 states with more than two top-level statewide elections, the current incumbents of offices up for election belong to different parties. A blue dot before an officeholder’s name below means they are a Democrat and a red dot means they are a Republican.

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