1985 United States gubernatorial elections

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1985 United States gubernatorial elections
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  1984 November 5, 1985 1986  

3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before3416
Seats after3416
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Seats up11
Seats won11

1985 United States gubernatorial elections results map.svg
  Republican hold
  Democratic hold

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1985, in two states and one territory. Both seats remained in their respective parties' controls, as Democrat Gerald Baliles held the open seat in Virginia, while Republican incumbent Thomas Kean was reelected in New Jersey.

Election results

StateIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultCandidates
New Jersey Thomas Kean Republican 1981 Incumbent re-elected.

[1]

Virginia Chuck Robb Democratic 1981 Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold.

[2]

References

  1. Leip, David. "1985 Gubernatorial General Election Results - New Jersey". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  2. Leip, David. "1985 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Virginia". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 1, 2025.