Elections / 1989 · Governors
Democrats won the most governorships up in 1989.
2 governor's races on the ballot — Democrats won 2, Republicans 0. Each state below links to its candidate results.
Results by state
Every row links to the state's full governor result with its county map.
| State | Won | Governor-elect | Margin | Pres. 1988 | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | D | James Florio | R+13.6 | 2,218,490 | |
| Virginia | D | Douglas Wilder | R+20.5 | 1,787,131 |
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab precinct returns + official statewide canvasses — 1989 gubernatorial elections · statewide certified totals; county maps from precinct returns where available. Real returns — nothing estimated.