Elections in 2014 Expected to Result in More Women Governors

There will be 36 gubernatorial elections next year

2012 was a banner year for women in Congress, ushering in a record-high number of women to the House and Senate.

Next year may be an equally good year for female governors.

Thirty-six states will hold governor's elections next year, and Democrats have top female recruits in at least five states who are poised to be their party's nominee and competitive in the general election. Coupled with the four female governors who are running for reelection – three Republicans and one Democrat – observers say 2014 could see gains for women as states' top executives.