The next governor of Missouri will be decided in a highly-anticipated race in 2028. Missouri, which has a population of 6.1 million people, is gearing up for a new leader who will dictate how the state operates on a daily basis. The race for governor in 2028 is poised to be competitive with a bevy of qualified candidates.
As bettors wait for Missouri sportsbooks to become legal, you can count on these MO residents to be watching closely to see who could be the next governor; thereby, helping or hurting the legalization efforts.
When Is the 2028 Missouri Governor Elections?
Missouri's residents will vote for the gubernatorial election on Nov. 7, 2028. Most likely odds for the 2028 Missouri governor will be available 1 year to 9 months before the elections take place.
Can You Bet on Politics in Missouri?
Missourians are currently unable to wager on politics. Legal sports betting is expected to go live in the state sometime this year, though betting on politics in Missouri likely won't be allowed, as you can't bet on politics legally in the US.
Missouri Gubernatorial Race 2028 FAQs
Mike Kehoe is assumed office as Missouri's 58th governor in 2025. The 48th lieutenant governor of Missouri served from 2018 to 2025 prior to defeating Democratic candidate Crystal Quade in the Missouri Gubernatorial Race in November 2024.
A governor in Missouri is only permitted to serve two four-year terms. As a result, Governor Mike Kehoe can seek re-election in 2028.
Mike Parson served as Governor of Missouri prior to Mike Kehoe, holding the position from 2018 to 2025.
Author
Justin Byers previously worked at Front Office Sports as a Business Writer with stops at FanSided covering the NBA and at the Indianapolis Star as a Sports News Clerk. Byers received his B.A. in Political Science from Emmanuel College and M.A. in Sports Journalism from Indiana University. He currently resides in Indianapolis.
