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1992 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1992, in 12 states and two territories. Going into the elections, six of the seats were held by Democrats and six by Republicans. After the elections, eight seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. The elections coincided with the presidential election.

This was the last year in which Rhode Island held a gubernatorial election in the same year as the presidential election. The length of gubernatorial terms for Rhode Island's governor would be extended from two to four years, with elections taking place in midterm election years.

Election results

States

Territories

Closest races

States where the margin of victory was under 5%:

  1. Montana, 2.7%
  2. Puerto Rico, 4.0%
  3. Washington, 4.3%

States where the margin of victory was under 10%:

  1. Utah, 8.6%
  2. North Carolina, 9.5%

Notes

  1. ^ Dean took office after his predecessor (Richard Snelling) died.

References

  1. ^ "AS Governor Race - Nov 03, 1992". Our Campaigns. January 1, 2006.

See also