| Election Name: | 1989 United States gubernatorial elections |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1988 United States gubernatorial elections |
| Previous Year: | 1988 |
| Next Election: | 1990 United States gubernatorial elections |
| Next Year: | 1990 |
| 1Blank: | Seats up |
| 2Blank: | Seats won |
| Seats For Election: | 3 governorships 2 states; 1 territory |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1989 |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Seats Before1: | 28 |
| Seats After1: | 29 |
| Seat Change1: | 1 |
| 1Data1: | 1 |
| 2Data1: | 2 |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Seats Before2: | 22 |
| Seats After2: | 21 |
| Seat Change2: | 1 |
| 1Data2: | 1 |
| 2Data2: | 0 |
| Map Size: | 324px |
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.
| State | Incumbent | Party | First elected | Result | Candidates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Thomas Kean | Republican | 1981 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic gain. | nowrap | ||||
| Virginia | Gerald Baliles | Democratic | 1985 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. | nowrap |