Term limits in the United States
Term limits in the United States refers to the limits imposed on the amount of time an official may serve in a particular position.
Gubernatorial Term limits
The state of Virginia does not allow governors to serve consecutive terms, though the total amount of time as governor has no limit.
In New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin the governor can serve for an unlimited amount of time with no restriction of any kind.
In Arkansas, California, Delaware, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma, the governor is limited to two terms in total (consecutive or nonconsecutive).
Governors in the following states cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms at a time: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
In Indiana and Oregon, the governor cannot serve more than 8 out of any 12 years.
In Montana and Wyoming, the governor cannot serve more than 8 out any 16 years.
Term Limits In The United States Media
Letter from Senator Orrin Hatch, first elected in 1976, expressing reservations regarding term limits (dated February 10, 2011)
Average Age of Congress
Percentage of Congress over the age of 70
U.S. gubernatorial term limits as of 2023*
* No limit; four-year terms* No limit; two-year terms* One; reeligible after four years* * Two; reeligible after four years* Two; eligible 8 out of any 12 years* Two; eligible 8 out of any 16 years* Two; lifetime*
