1982 United States gubernatorial elections

1982 United States gubernatorial elections
← 1981 November 2, 1982 1983 →
38 governorships
36 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 27 23
Seats after 34 16
Seat change Increase7 Decrease7
Seats up 20 16
Seats won 27 9
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  Republican hold
  Republican gain
  Democratic hold
  Democratic gain

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, in 36 states and two territories. The Democratic party had a net gain of seven seats. This election coincided with the Senate and the House elections. As of 2024, this remains the last election cycle in which a Republican won the governorship of Oregon.