United States gubernatorial elections, 1993
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2The United States gubernatorial elections of 1993 were held on November 2, 1993. Two states, New Jersey and Virginia, voted to select a governor, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Both seats were originally held by Democrats, but switched parties following the elections.
Election results
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
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| New Jersey | Jim Florio | Democratic | Defeated, 48.29% | Christine Todd Whitman (Republican) 49.33% |
| Virginia | Douglas Wilder | Democratic | Term-Limited, Republican victory | George Allen (Republican) 58.29% Mary Sue Terry (Democratic) 40.91% |
References
- ↑ Jim Folsom, Jr. (D) succeeded Alabaman Governor H. Guy Hunt (R) following Criminal indictments and conviction for theft, conspiracy, and ethics violations
