1988 United States gubernatorial elections information
1988 United States gubernatorial elections
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November 8, 1988
1989 →
14 governorships 12 states; 2 territories
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Seats before
27[a]
23
Seats after
28
22
Seat change
1
1
Seats up
4
8
Seats won
5
7
Democratic gain Democratic hold
Republican gain Republican hold
Scheduled Recall cancelled
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 8, 1988, in 12 states and two territories. Going into the elections, eight seats were held by Republicans, and four by Democrats. After the elections, the Democrats had a net gain of one seat. The elections coincided with the United States House elections, United States Senate elections and presidential election. As of 2024, this is the last time that a Republican was elected as a Governor of Delaware, and the last time a Democrat was elected as a Governor of North Dakota.
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