The nation’s governors issued 1,514 executive orders in 2023. In comparison, they issued 1,575 executive orders in 2022.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with 525, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with 242 and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) with 145. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) issued the fewest executive orders (zero) in 2023.
Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. In 2023, governors issued an average of 29 executive orders per week. This figure was less than the 2022 weekly average of 30.
