United States gubernatorial elections, 1974

United States Gubernatorial elections, 1974

← 1973 November 5, 1974 1975 →
37 governorships 35 states; 2 territories
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 32 governorships 18 governorships Seats before 32 18 Seats after 36 13 Seat change 4 5
Democratic holds   Democratic pickups   Republican holds   Republican pickups

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1974 in 35 states and two territories. The Democrats achieved a net gain of four, Republicans took a net loss of five, and one Independent was elected to the governorship of a state, This election coincided with the Senate and the House elections.

In Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas, governors were elected to 4 year terms for the first time, instead of 2 year terms.

A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.