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This is a list of living former United States governors.

Alabama

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Alabama. The most recent former Alabama Governor to die was John M. Patterson on June 4, 2021.

Alaska

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of Alaska. The most recent former Alaska Governor to die was Bill Sheffield on November 4, 2022.

Arizona

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Arizona. The most recent former Arizona Governor to die was Jane Dee Hull on April 16, 2020.

Arkansas

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Arkansas. The most recent former Arkansas Governor to die was David Pryor on April 20, 2024.

California

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of California. The most recent former California Governor to die was George Deukmejian on May 8, 2018.

Colorado

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Colorado. The most recent former Colorado Governor to die was Richard Lamm on July 29, 2021.

Connecticut

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Connecticut. The most recent former Connecticut Governor to die was Lowell Weicker on June 28, 2023.

Delaware

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Delaware. The most recent former Delaware Governor to die was Ruth Ann Minner on November 4, 2021.

Florida

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Florida. The most recent former Florida Governor to die was Bob Graham on April 16, 2024.

Georgia

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Georgia. The most recent former Georgia Governor to die was Zell Miller on March 23, 2018.

Hawaii

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of Hawaii. The most recent former Hawaii Governor to die was William F. Quinn on August 28, 2006.

Idaho

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Idaho. The most recent former Idaho Governor to die was Phil Batt on March 4, 2023.

Illinois

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Illinois. The most recent former Illinois Governor to die was James R. Thompson on August 14, 2020.

Indiana

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Indiana. The most recent former Indiana Governor to die was Joe Kernan on July 29, 2020.

Iowa

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Iowa. The most recent former Iowa Governor to die was Robert D. Fulton on February 21, 2024.

Kansas

As of 2024, there are 7 living former governors of Kansas. The most recent former Kansas Governor to die was John Anderson Jr. on September 15, 2014.

Kentucky

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Kentucky. The most recent former Kentucky Governor to die was Julian Carroll on December 10, 2023.

Louisiana

As of 2024, there are 2 living former governors of Louisiana. The most recent former Louisiana Governor to die was Edwin Edwards on July 12, 2021.

Maine

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Maine. The most recent former Maine Governor to die was Joseph E. Brennan on April 5, 2024.

Maryland

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Maryland. The most recent former Maryland Governor to die was Harry Hughes on March 13, 2019.

Massachusetts

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Massachusetts. The most recent former Massachusetts Governor to die was Paul Cellucci on June 8, 2013.

Michigan

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Michigan. The most recent former Michigan Governor to die was William Milliken on October 18, 2019.

Minnesota

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Minnesota. The most recent former Minnesota Governor to die was Al Quie on August 18, 2023.

Mississippi

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Mississippi. The most recent former Mississippi Governor to die was William F. Winter on December 18, 2020.

Missouri

As of 2024, there are 7 living former governors of Missouri. The most recent former Missouri Governor to die was Joseph P. Teasdale on May 8, 2014.

Montana

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Montana. The most recent former Montana Governor to die was Ted Schwinden on October 7, 2023.

Nebraska

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of Nebraska. The most recent former Nebraska Governor to die was Charles Thone on March 7, 2018.

Nevada

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of Nevada. The most recent former Nevada Governor to die was Paul Laxalt on August 6, 2018.

New Hampshire

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of New Hampshire. The most recent former New Hampshire Governor to die was Steve Merrill on September 5, 2020.

New Jersey

As of 2024, there are 7 living former governors of New Jersey. The most recent former New Jersey Governor to die was James Florio on September 25, 2022.

New Mexico

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of New Mexico. The most recent former New Mexico Governor to die was Bill Richardson on September 1, 2023.

New York

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of New York. The most recent former New York Governor to die was Mario Cuomo on January 1, 2015.

North Carolina

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of North Carolina. The most recent former North Carolina Governor to die was James Holshouser on June 17, 2013.

North Dakota

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of North Dakota. The most recent former North Dakota Governor to die was George A. Sinner on March 9, 2018.

Ohio

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Ohio. The most recent former Ohio Governor to die was George Voinovich on June 12, 2016.

Oklahoma

As of 2024, there are 6 living former governors of Oklahoma. The most recent former Oklahoma Governor to die was David Hall on May 6, 2016.

Oregon

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Oregon. The most recent former Oregon Governor to die was Victor Atiyeh on July 20, 2014.

Pennsylvania

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Pennsylvania. The most recent former Pennsylvania Governor to die was Dick Thornburgh on December 31, 2020.

Rhode Island

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Rhode Island. The most recent former Rhode Island Governor to die was Lincoln Almond on January 2, 2023.

South Carolina

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of South Carolina. The most recent former South Carolina Governor to die was Fritz Hollings on April 6, 2019.

South Dakota

As of 2024, there are 2 living former governors of South Dakota. The most recent former South Dakota Governor to die was Harvey Wollman on October 18, 2022.

Tennessee

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Tennessee. The most recent former Tennessee Governor to die was Don Sundquist on August 27, 2023.

Texas

As of 2024, there are 2 living former governors of Texas. The most recent former Texas Governor to die was Mark White on August 5, 2017.

Utah

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Utah. The most recent former Utah Governor to die was Olene Walker on November 28, 2015.

Vermont

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Vermont. The most recent former Vermont Governor to die was Philip H. Hoff on April 26, 2018.

Virginia

As of 2024, there are 9 living former governors of Virginia. The most recent former Virginia Governor to die was Linwood Holton on October 28, 2021.

Washington

As of 2024, there are 3 living former governors of Washington. The most recent former Washington Governor to die was John Spellman on January 16, 2018.

West Virginia

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of West Virginia. The most recent former West Virginia Governor to die was Arch A. Moore Jr. on January 7, 2015.

Wisconsin

As of 2024, there are 5 living former governors of Wisconsin. The most recent former Wisconsin Governor to die was Tony Earl on February 23, 2023.

Wyoming

As of 2024, there are 4 living former governors of Wyoming. The most recent former Wyoming Governor to die was Clifford Hansen on October 20, 2009.

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