1985 United States gubernatorial elections

1985 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1984 November 5, 1985 1986 →

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

1985 New Jersey gubernatorial election1985 Virginia gubernatorial election
  Republican hold
  Democratic hold

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.