1989 United States gubernatorial elections

1989 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1988 November 7, 1989 1990 →
3 governorships 2 states; 1 territory
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 28 22 Seats after 29 21 Seat change 1 1 Seats up 1 1 Seats won 2 0
1989 gubernatorial election results:      Democratic gain      Democratic hold      Republican hold

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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.