United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1992, in 12 states and two territories. Going into the elections, six of the seats were held by Democrats and six by Republicans. After the elections, eight seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. The elections coincided with the presidential election.

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1992 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1991 November 3, 1992 1993 →
14 governorships 12 states; 2 territories
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 28 20 Seats after 30 18 Seat change 2 2 Seats up 6 6 Seats won 8 4
Democratic gain      Democratic hold      Republican gain      Republican hold      New Progressive gain      Nonpartisan

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This was the last year in which Rhode Island held a gubernatorial election in the same year as the presidential election. The length of gubernatorial terms for Rhode Island's governor would be extended from two to four years, with elections taking place in midterm election years.