United States gubernatorial elections, 1993

United States Gubernatorial elections, 1993
United States
November 2, 1993

3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 30 governorships 18 governorships
Seats before 31[1] 17
Seats after 29 19
Seat change Decrease2 Increase2

  Republican pickups

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1993 in two states and one territory, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Both seats were originally held by Democrats, but switched parties following the elections.

Election results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing Candidates
New Jersey Jim Florio Democratic Defeated, 48.29% Christine Todd Whitman (Republican) 49.33%
Virginia Douglas Wilder Democratic Term-Limited, Republican victory George Allen (Republican) 58.29%
Mary Sue Terry (Democratic) 40.91%

References

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