1993 United States gubernatorial elections explained

Election Name:1993 United States gubernatorial elections
Country:United States
Type:legislative
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1992 United States gubernatorial elections
Previous Year:1992
Next Election:1994 United States gubernatorial elections
Next Year:1994
Seats For Election:3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
Election Date:November 2, 1993
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Seats won
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:31
Seats After1:29
Seat Change1: 2
1Data1:2
2Data1:0
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before2:17
Seats After2:19
Seat Change2: 2
1Data2:0
2Data2:2
Map Size:324px

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1993, in two states and one territory, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Both seats were originally held by Democrats, but they switched parties following the elections.

Election results

States

StateIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultCandidates
New JerseyJames FlorioDemocratic1989Incumbent lost re-election.
New governor elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap
VirginiaDouglas WilderDemocratic1989Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap

Closest races

States where the margin of victory was under 5%:

New Jersey, 1.0%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Northern Mariana Islands Governor Race - Nov 02, 1993 . Our Campaigns . January 21, 2006 .