1989 United States gubernatorial elections

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 held by a Democrat.

1989 United States gubernatorial elections
November 7, 1989
3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 28 governorships 22 governorships
Seats before 28 22
Seats after 29 21
Seat change 1 1
Popular vote 2,277,076 1.728,838
Percentage 56.84% 43.16%
1989 gubernatorial election results:
     Democratic gain
     Democratic hold

Election results
State Incumbent Party Status Candidates
New Jersey Thomas Kean Republican Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic gain.
Virginia Gerald Baliles Democratic Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold.
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