governorship

[guhv-er-ner-ship, -uh-ner-]

noun

1. the duties, term in office, etc., of a governor.

ˈgovernorship

/ ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the office, jurisdiction, or term of a governor

Other Word Forms

• subgovernorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of governorship¹

First recorded in 1635–45; governor + -ship

Example Sentences

Democrats had a good night Tuesday, winning governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, which they hope foreshadows the 2026 midterms.

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If Republicans lose the governorship yet limit their losses in the state House to a handful of seats, it’ll suggest there’s still life in the local GOP, especially if Mr. Miyares prevails.

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Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is finishing his second term, and the state rarely grants either party the governorship three times in a row.

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California’s political landscape has been consistently inhospitable to wealthy candidates over the past five decades, with every fabulously rich political newcomer failing to win either the governorship or a U.S.

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Of course, Newsom may not care, since at this twilight point of his governorship it’s all about his White House hopes and desire to pander to the Democrats’ aggrieved political base.

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