A gubernatorial election refers to a vote held for selecting a governor. A governor is an executive officer of a state in the United States, and their role involves managing the daily operations of the state and implementing policies passed by the legislature. The term comes from the Latin word "gubernare," meaning to steer or govern. In a gubernatorial election, citizens have the opportunity to choose who they want as their governor for the next four-year term. These elections are usually held on even years, in conjunction with other state and federal elections.