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1994 United States gubernatorial elections

1994 United States gubernatorial elections

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On November 8, 1994, gubernatorial elections were held in 36 states and two territories across the United States. Many seats held by Democratic governors switched to the Republicans during the time known as the Republican Revolution. Notably, this marked the first time since 1969 that Republicans secured the majority of governorships in an election cycle.

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Before the elections, 21 seats were held by Democrats, 14 held by Republicans, and one seat was held by an independent. After the elections, 11 seats would be held by Democrats, 24 by Republicans, and one seat by an independent.

The gubernatorial elections of 1994 occurred concurrently with the midterm elections for the Senate and House of Representatives. To date, it remains the last time that Democrats have won gubernatorial elections in Florida and Nebraska.

Election results

States

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Territories and federal district

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Closest races

States where the margin of victory was under 1%:

  1. Alaska, 0.2%
  2. Maryland, 0.4%
  3. Alabama, 0.9%

States where the margin of victory was under 5%:

  1. Florida, 1.5%
  2. Maine, 1.5%
  3. Georgia, 2.1%
  4. South Carolina, 2.5%
  5. New York, 3.3%
  6. Connecticut, 3.5%
  7. Rhode Island, 3.8%

States where the margin of victory was under 10%:

  1. Pennsylvania, 5.5%
  2. Hawaii, 5.9%
  3. Texas, 7.6%
  4. Arizona, 8.2%
  5. Idaho, 8.4%
  6. Oregon, 8.5%
  7. Tennessee, 9.6%
  8. Guam, 9.7%
  9. New Mexico, 9.9%

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Notes

  1. Alaskan Governor Wally Hickel was elected on the Alaskan Independence Party line in 1990 but switched to the Republican Party in April 1994.[1]
  2. Folsom took office after his predecessor (H. Guy Hunt) was removed from office.
  3. Hickel was elected as a Republican in his first term in 1966. He was elected under the Alaskan Independence Party for his second term in 1990, before switching back to the Republican Party towards the end of his second term in April 1994.
  4. Tucker took office after his predecessor (Bill Clinton) resigned.
  5. Miller took office after his predecessor (Richard Bryan) resigned. He was subsequently elected in the 1990 Nevada gubernatorial election.
  6. Miller took office after his predecessor (George S. Mickelson) died.
  7. Dean took office after his predecessor (Richard Snelling) died. He was subsequently elected in the 1992 Vermont gubernatorial election.

References

  1. [1]
    "Alaska's Gov. Hickel Rejoins Gop Amid Speculation Over Another Term". The Seattle Times. Seattle. Associated Press. April 15, 1994. Retrieved September 28, 2008.
  2. [2]
    "Guam Governor Race - Nov 08, 1994". Our Campaigns. July 3, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "USVI Governor Race - Nov 08, 1994". Our Campaigns. January 19, 2006.
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