1980 United States gubernatorial elections information
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1980 United States gubernatorial elections
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November 4, 1980
1981 →
15 governorships 13 states; 2 territories
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Seats before
31
19
Seats after
27
23
Seat change
4
4
Seats up
10
3
Seats won
6
7
Democratic hold
Republican hold
Republican gain
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 4, 1980, in 13 states and two territories. The Republican party had a net gain of four seats in this election, coinciding with the Senate, House elections and presidential election. As of 2024, this was the last election in which a Democrat won the gubernatorial election in Utah and also the last election in which a Republican won the gubernatorial race in the state of Washington.
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