1973 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held 6 November 1973, in two states. In both cases, a conservative won in the end, while a moderate (or liberal) lost.

1973 United States gubernatorial elections
November 6, 1973
2 governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 31 governorships 19 governorships
Seats before 31 19
Seats after 32 18
Seat change 1 1
  Democratic pickups
  Republican holds

In Virginia, Mills E. Godwin, Jr. had won a term for governor as a Democrat in the 1965 gubernatorial election.[1] This time, he won as a Republican. Howell was an ex-Democrat as well. Howell tried to run from a populist stance, but wasn't successful. Godwin pushed the conservative line and won.[2]

In New Jersey, Cahill had the image of a moderate Republican, but scandals and a dislike of his stance on taxes led to his defeat by Sandman, a more conservative Republican.[3] Sandman wasn't liked by moderate Republicans and didn't get their support, a factor that favored Byrne in the end. It didn't help matters for Sandman that Cahill didn't give much support beyond an endorsement.[4]

StateIncumbentPartyStatusOpposing candidates
New Jersey[5]William T. CahillRepublicanDefeated in primary,[6] Democratic victoryBrendan Byrne (Democratic) 66.40%
Charles W. Sandman Jr. (Republican) 32.13%
A. Howard Freund (American) 0.31%
Alfred V. Colabella (Independent) 0.24%
Robert Clement (Socialist Labor) 0.20%
John A. Goodson (Libertarian) 0.15%
James J. Terlizzi, Sr. (Independent Taxpayer's Watchdog) 0.13%
Virginia[7]Linwood HoltonRepublicanTerm-limited, Republican victoryMills Godwin (Republican) 50.72%
Henry Howell (Independent) 49.28%

References
  1. "VA Governor". Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  2. "Godwin Narrowly Leads In Va. Governor's Race". 7 November 1973. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  3. "Full of Grace – The governor from Camden Catholic High School". 12 July 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  4. "Brendan Byrne Sweeps N.J. Governor's Contest". 7 November 1973. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  5. "NJ Governor". Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  6. "NJ Governor – R Primary". Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  7. "VA Governor". Retrieved 5 July 2012.
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