1984 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 1984, in 13 states and two territories. The Republicans had a net gain of one seat in this election, which coincided with the Senate, House elections and presidential election.

1984 United States gubernatorial elections
November 6, 1984
15 governorships
13 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 35 15
Seats after 34 16
Seat change 1 1
Seats up 6 7
Seats won 5 8
  Republican hold
  Republican gain
  Democratic hold
  Democratic gain

This was the last year in which Arkansas held a gubernatorial election in the same year as the presidential election. The length of gubernatorial terms for Arkansas' governor would be extended from two years to four years with elections taking place in midterm election years following the passage of the Sixty-third Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution.

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