1996 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1996, in 11 states and two territories. Going into the elections, seven of the seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. Democrats picked up the open seat in New Hampshire, and Republicans picked up the open seat in West Virginia, for no net change in the partisan balance of power. These elections coincided with the presidential election.

1996 United States gubernatorial elections
November 5, 1996
13 governorships
11 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Seats before 32 17
Seats after 32 17
Seat change
Seats up 4 7
Seats won 4 7
Map of the results
     Democratic gain      Democratic hold
     Republican gain      Republican hold
     New Progressive hold      Nonpartisan
     No election
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