1961 United States gubernatorial elections

1961 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1960 November 7, 1961 1962 →
2 governorships
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 34 16 Seats after 34 16 Seat change Seats up 2 0 Seats won 2 0
Democratic holds

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United States gubernatorial elections were held on 7 November 1961, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia. The elections did not result in any change of balance between Republican and Democratic seats.