1985 United States gubernatorial elections

1985 United States gubernatorial elections

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3 governorships 2 states; 1 territory
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 34 16 Seats after 34 16 Seat change Seats up 1 1 Seats won 1 1
Republican hold   Democratic hold

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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1985, in two states and one territory. Both seats remained in their respective parties' controls, as Democrat Gerald Baliles held the open seat in Virginia, while Republican incumbent Thomas Kean was reelected in New Jersey.