1802 United States gubernatorial elections

1802 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1801 March 9, 1802 – December 11, 1802 1803 →

12 state governorships
(including 1 special election)
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Last election 11 governorships 5 governorships
Seats before 11 5
Seats won 8 4
Seats after 12 4
Seat change Increase1 Decrease1
Seats up 7 5

     Democratic-Republican gain      Democratic-Republican hold
     Federalist gain      Federalist hold

United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1802, in 12 states, concurrent with the House and Senate elections.

Six governors were elected by popular vote and six were elected by state legislatures.

In Georgia, a special election was held following the resignation of incumbent Governor Josiah Tattnall.

In New Jersey, three tied ballots were taken in October and November, resulting in no choice of Governor. The Vice-President of the Executive Council, John Lambert, served the term as acting Governor.

In North Carolina, the winner of the ordinary election, John B. Ashe, died before taking office. A special election was then held.