1977 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held November 8, 1977 in two states and two territories.

1977 United States gubernatorial elections

November 8, 1977

4 governorships
2 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 37 governorships 12 governorships
Seats before 37 12
Seats after 37 12
Seat change ±0 ±0

  Democratic holds
  Republican holds

Election results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
New Jersey[1] Brendan Byrne Democratic Re-elected, 55.71% Ray Bateman (Republican) 41.81%
Francis Flowers (Declare Your Independence) 0.41%
Virginia[2] Mills Godwin Republican Term-limited, Republican victory John N. Dalton (Republican) 55.90%
Henry Howell (Democratic) 43.27%
Alan Ogden (Independent) 0.81%
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