United States gubernatorial elections, 1988
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Republican holds
Republican pickups
Democratic holds
Democratic pickups |
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.
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% |
See also
References
- ↑ Rose Mofford (D) succeeded Arizonan Governor Evan Mecham (R) following his impeachment.
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