United States gubernatorial elections, 1988
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The 1988 United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 8, 1988 in twelve U.S. states. Going into the elections, eight seats were held by Republicans, and four being held by Democrats. After the elections, the Democrats had a net gain of one seat. The elections coincided with the 1988 presidential election.
Election results
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
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| Delaware | Michael N. Castle | Republican | Re-elected, 70.7% | Jacob Kreshtool (Democratic) 29.3% |
| Indiana | Robert D. Orr | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Evan Bayh (Democratic) 53.2% John Mutz (Republican) 46.8% |
| Missouri | John Ashcroft | Republican | Re-elected, 64.2% | Betty Hearnes (Democratic) 34.8% Mike Roberts (Libertarian) 1.0% |
| Montana | Ted Schwinden | Democratic | Term-limited, Republican victory | Stan Stephens (Republican) 51.9% Thomas Lee Judge (Democratic) 46.1% |
| New Hampshire | John H. Sununu | Republican | Retired, Republican victory | Judd Gregg (Republican) 60.4% Paul McEachern (Democratic) 39.0% |
| North Carolina | James G. Martin | Republican | Re-elected, 56.1% | Robert B. Jordan, III (Democratic) 43.9% |
| North Dakota | George Sinner | Democratic | Re-elected, 59.9% | Leon L. Mallberg (Republican) 40.1% |
| Rhode Island | Edward D. DiPrete | Republican | Re-elected, 50.8% | Bruce Sundlun (Democratic) 49.2% |
| Utah | Norman H. Bangerter | Republican | Re-elected, 40.1% | Ted Wilson (Democratic) 38.4% Merrill Cook (Independent) 21.1% Kitty K. Burton (Libertarian) 0.3% Arly H. Pedersen (Ind. American) 0.2% |
| Vermont | Madeleine M. Kunin | Democratic | Re-elected, 55.3% | Michael Bernhardt (Republican) 43.3% Richard Gottlieb (Liberty Union) 1.2% |
| Washington | Booth Gardner | Democratic | Re-elected, 62.2% | Robert Williams (Republican) 37.8% |
| West Virginia | Arch A. Moore, Jr. | Republican | Defeated, 41.1% | Gaston Caperton (Democratic) 58.9% |
References
- ↑ Rose Mofford (D) succeeded Arizonan Governor Evan Mecham (R) following his Impeachment
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