2012 Governor Elections
Republicans Gain Ground in Statehouses
11 governorships contested. 1 state changed hands.
19D
Majority31R
19
Democratic Governors
31
Republican Governors
11
Races Contested
D+1.6
Closest: Montana
Republican Majority1 Flipped
Republicans gained 1 governorship in 2012, with 11 governorships contested. The national total moved from 20D-30R to 19D-31R. NC flipped to Republicans.
Before:20D-30R
After:19D-31R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:North Carolina(D→R)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Republican (1)