Women governors, 1975-2023
% of state governors who are women
| Year | Share of state governors who are women |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 2% |
| 1976 | 2% |
| 1977 | 4% |
| 1978 | 4% |
| 1979 | 4% |
| 1980 | 4% |
| 1981 | 0% |
| 1982 | 0% |
| 1983 | 0% |
| 1984 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4% |
| 1987 | 6% |
| 1988 | 6% |
| 1989 | 6% |
| 1990 | 6% |
| 1991 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6% |
| 1993 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8% |
| 1995 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6% |
| 2000 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10% |
| 2002 | 10% |
| 2003 | 12% |
| 2004 | 18% |
| 2005 | 16% |
| 2006 | 16% |
| 2007 | 18% |
| 2008 | 16% |
| 2009 | 14% |
| 2010 | 12% |
| 2011 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12% |
| 2013 | 10% |
| 2014 | 10% |
| 2015 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12% |
| 2017 | 12% |
| 2018 | 12% |
| 2019 | 18% |
| 2020 | 18% |
| 2021 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18% |
| 2023 | 24% |
Source: Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University.
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