1989 United States gubernatorial elections
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3 governorships 2 states; 1 territory |
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Template:1989 United States gubernatorial elections imagemap 1989 gubernatorial election results:
Democratic gain Democratic hold Republican hold |
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 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 which was held by a Democrat.
Election results
| State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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| New Jersey | Thomas Kean | Republican | 1981 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Virginia | Gerald Baliles | Democratic | 1985 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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