1. List the 14 states which are not holding gubernatorial elections this year.

2. a) List the 12 gubernatorial races The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza says must be watched this fall.
b) What is significant about these races?

3. List the current number of Democratic, Republican and Independent governors in the U.S.

4. What differentiates gubernatorial races from federal races, according to Mr. Cillizza?

NOTE: If there is no gubernatorial election in your state this year, choose a neighboring state to answer the following questions.

5. List the following for your state’s gubernatorial election:
a) Who is the current governor?
b) List the candidates for governor and party affiliation for each.
c) Find the official website for each candidate and read his/her “Issues” page. (Do an internet search for “___ ____ for governor” to find each website.) With which candidate do you agree on most issues?

6. a) What are term limits?
b) How many states have term limits for governor? In how many states are there no term limits for governor?
c) What are the term limits for governor in your state? (find the answer at http://ballotpedia.org/States_with_gubernatorial_term_limits)

CHALLENGE: Most candidates for governor have held or will soon hold debates. Watch at least one debate between the candidates. Which candidate do you think made the stronger argument for his candidacy? Explain your answer.
(HINT: Do an internet search for “c-span.org governor debates” - many will come up on the results page; or search for the name of your state+c-span.org governor debates)