1974 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1974, in 35 states and two territories. The Democrats achieved a net gain of four seats, Republicans took a net loss of five seats, and one Independent was elected to the governorship of a state. This election coincided with the Senate and the House elections.

1974 United States gubernatorial elections
November 5, 1974
37 governorships
35 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 32 18
Seats after 36 13
Seat change 4 5
Seats up 23 12
Seats won 27 7
  Third party
 
Party Independent
Seats before 0
Seats after 1
Seat change 1
Seats up 0
Seats won 1
  Republican hold
  Republican gain
  Democratic hold
  Democratic gain
  Independent gain

In Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas, governors were elected to four-year terms for the first time, instead of two-year terms. As of 2024, this is the last time that a Democrat was elected South Dakota governor. This is the first time a woman has been elected governor whose husband was not governor of any state. (In this case, Connecticut.)

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