1984 United States gubernatorial elections
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Republican hold
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 1984, in 13 states and two territories. The Republicans had a net gain of one seat in this election, which coincided with the Senate, House elections and presidential election.
This was the last year in which
Arkansas Constitution.[1]
Election results
State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Arkansas | Bill Clinton | Democratic | 1978 1980 (defeated) 1982 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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Delaware | Pete du Pont | Republican | 1976 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Republican hold. |
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Indiana | Robert D. Orr | Republican | 1980 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Missouri | Kit Bond | Republican | 1980 | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Republican hold. |
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Montana | Ted Schwinden | Democratic | 1980 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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New Hampshire | John H. Sununu | Republican | 1982 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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North Carolina | Jim Hunt | Democratic | 1976 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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North Dakota | Allen I. Olson | Republican | 1980 | Incumbent lost re-election. New governor elected. Democratic-NPL gain. |
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Rhode Island | J. Joseph Garrahy | Democratic | 1976 | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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Utah | Scott M. Matheson | Democratic | 1976 | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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Vermont | Richard A. Snelling | Republican | 1982 | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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Washington | John Spellman | Republican | 1980 | Incumbent lost re-election. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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West Virginia | Jay Rockefeller | Democratic | 1976 | Incumbent term-limited to run for U.S. Senator. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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See also
References
- ^ AR Const. amendment 63