2014 Governor Elections

Republicans Sweep Governor Races

35 governorships contested. 6 states changed hands.

26 majority
18D
Majority32R
18
Democratic Governors
32
Republican Governors
35
Races Contested
R+1.1
Closest: Florida
Republican Majority6 Flipped

Republicans gained 2 governorships in 2014, with 36 governorships contested. The national total moved from 20D-30R to 18D-32R. RI, PA flipped to Democrats; MA, MD, IL, AR flipped to Republicans.

Before:20D-30R
After:18D-32R
6 flipped
Seats flipped:Massachusetts(DR)|Maryland(DR)|Illinois(DR)|Rhode Island(RD)|Pennsylvania(RD)|Arkansas(DR)

2014 Elections

Source: Official state election returns
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