Complete Historical List

Last Updated: February 2026

CURRENT GOVERNOR

• Mikie Sherrill
  Governor of New Jersey
  Term began: 2026

FORMER GOVERNORS OF NEW JERSEY

(Listed most recent to earliest)

• Phil Murphy (2018–2026)

• Chris Christie (2010–2018)

• Jon Corzine (2006–2010)

• Richard Codey (2004–2006)

• James McGreevey (2002–2004)

• Christine Todd Whitman (1994–2001)

• Donald DiFrancesco (2001–2002)

• Jim Florio (1990–1994)

• Thomas Kean (1982–1990)

• Brendan Byrne (1974–1982)

• William Cahill (1970–1974)

• Richard Hughes (1962–1970)

• Robert Meyner (1954–1962)

• Alfred Driscoll (1947–1954)

EARLY GOVERNORS (PRE-1947)

New Jersey has had governors since 1776, including colonial and early state leaders.

For a complete official historical archive, see:

• State of New Jersey — Governor History
  https://www.nj.gov/state/historical/govs.shtml

NOTES

• Acting governors are included where applicable

• Term years reflect time in office, not election years

• This list covers post-World War II governors in full, with earlier governors referenced through official state archives

RELATED NJBALLOT RESOURCES

• Contact Elected Officials in New Jersey

• File a Complaint in New Jersey

• NJ Public Records Requests (OPRA)