how many republican governors in the united states
List of current United States governors The following is a list of incumbent governors of the states and territories of the United States as well as the mayor of the District of Columbia. Among the states, there are 34 Republicans, 15 Democrats, and 1 independent who hold the office of governor. Additionally, Ricky Rosselló is registered with the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico but nationally affiliated as a Democrat. The mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, is a Democrat.