1982 United States gubernatorial elections

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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 7 7 Seats up 20 16 Seats won 27 9
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.