1988 United States gubernatorial elections

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. As of 2024, this is the last time that a Republican was elected as a Governor of Delaware, and the last time a Democrat was elected as a Governor of North Dakota.

1988 United States gubernatorial elections
November 8, 1988
14 governorships
12 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 27 23
Seats after 28 22
Seat change 1 1
Seats up 4 8
Seats won 5 7
  Democratic gain   Democratic hold

  Republican gain   Republican hold

  Scheduled Recall cancelled
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