1988 United States gubernatorial elections
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 8, 1988 in 12 states and two territories. Going into the elections, eight seats were held by Republicans, and four by Democrats. After the elections, the Democrats had a net gain of one seat. The elections coincided with the United States House elections, United States Senate elections and presidential election. As of 2020, this is the last time that a Republican was elected Delaware governor and the last time a Democrat was elected North Dakota governor.
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Election results
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing candidates |
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| Delaware | Mike Castle | Republican | Re-elected, 70.7% | Jacob Kreshtool (Democratic) 29.3% |
| Indiana | Robert D. Orr | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Evan Bayh (Democratic) 53.2% John Mutz (Republican) 46.8% |
| Missouri | John Ashcroft | Republican | Re-elected, 64.2% | Betty Cooper Hearnes (Democratic) 34.8% Mike Roberts (Libertarian) 1.0% |
| Montana | Ted Schwinden | Democratic | Term-limited, Republican victory | Stan Stephens (Republican) 51.9% Thomas Lee Judge (Democratic) 46.1% |
| New Hampshire | John H. Sununu | Republican | Retired, Republican victory | Judd Gregg (Republican) 60.4% Paul McEachern (Democratic) 39.0% |
| North Carolina | James G. Martin | Republican | Re-elected, 56.1% | Robert B. Jordan (Democratic) 43.9% |
| North Dakota | George A. Sinner | Democratic | Re-elected, 59.9% | Leon L. Mallberg (Republican) 40.1% |
| Rhode Island | Edward D. DiPrete | Republican | Re-elected, 50.8% | Bruce Sundlun (Democratic) 49.2% |
| Utah | Norman H. Bangerter | Republican | Re-elected, 40.1% | Ted Wilson (Democratic) 38.4% Merrill Cook (Independent) 21.1% Kitty K. Burton (Libertarian) 0.3% Arly H. Pedersen (Ind. American) 0.2% |
| Vermont | Madeleine Kunin | Democratic | Re-elected, 55.3% | Michael Bernhardt (Republican) 43.3% Richard Gottlieb (Liberty Union) 1.2% |
| Washington | Booth Gardner | Democratic | Re-elected, 62.2% | Robert Williams (Republican) 37.8% |
| West Virginia | Arch A. Moore Jr. | Republican | Defeated, 41.1% | Gaston Caperton (Democratic) 58.9% |
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See also
References
- Rose Mofford (D) succeeded Arizona Governor Evan Mecham (R) following his impeachment conviction.
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