United States gubernatorial elections, 1989

United States Gubernatorial elections, 1989

← 1988 November 7, 1989 1990 →
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%
Democratic holds   Democratic pickups

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.