1981 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1981 in two states and one territory. Both seats were open due to term limits, and both also switched parties, resulting in zero net change for both parties.

1981 United States gubernatorial elections

November 3, 1981

3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Jerry Brown James R. Thompson
Party Democratic Republican
Leader's seat California Illinois
Last election 27 governorships 23 governorships
Seats before 27 23
Seats after 27 23
Seat change

  Republican gain
  Democratic gain

Election results

State Incumbent Party Result Opposing candidates
New Jersey Brendan Byrne Democratic Term-limited, Republican victory Thomas Kean (Republican) 49.5%
James Florio (Democratic) 49.4%[1]
Virginia John N. Dalton Republican Term-limited, Democratic victory Chuck Robb (Democratic) 53.6%
Marshall Coleman (Republican) 46.4%
  1. The original election results were close; Florio called for a recount. The results here are from the recount.
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