1989 United States gubernatorial elections

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1989 United States gubernatorial elections
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  1988 November 7, 1989 1990  

3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before2822
Seats after2921
Seat changeIncrease2.svg1Decrease2.svg1
Seats up11
Seats won20

1989 United States gubernatorial elections results map.svg
1989 gubernatorial election results:
     Democratic gain     Democratic hold
     Republican hold

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 7, 1989, in two states and one territory, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Democrats picked up the open seat in New Jersey formerly held by a Republican, while keeping another open seat in Virginia which was held by a Democrat.

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Election results

StateIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultCandidates
New Jersey Thomas Kean Republican 1981 Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic gain. [1]
Virginia Gerald Baliles Democratic 1985 Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold. [2]

Close states

States where the margin of victory was under 1%:

  1. Virginia, 0.38%

References

  1. "1989 Gubernatorial General Election Results - New Jersey". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Elections. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  2. "1989 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Virginia". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Elections. Retrieved March 3, 2025.