1996 United States gubernatorial elections

1996 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1995 November 5, 1996 1997 →
13 governorships 11 states; 2 territories
Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Seats before 32[a] 17 Seats after 32 17 Seat change Seats up 4 7 Seats won 4 7
Map of the results      Democratic gain      Democratic hold      Republican gain      Republican hold      New Progressive hold      Nonpartisan      No election

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1996, in 11 states and two territories. Going into the elections, seven of the seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. Democrats picked up the open seat in New Hampshire, and Republicans picked up the open seat in West Virginia, for no net change in the partisan balance of power. These elections coincided with the presidential election.
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