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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 4, 1980, in 13 states and two territories. The Republican party had a net gain of four seats in this election, coinciding with the Senate , House elections and presidential election .
In Arizona, governors were elected to serve two-year terms until 1970, when Jack Richard Williams was the first governor to be elected to a four-year term. [4] [5] Previously, Williams had been elected governor twice to two-year terms in 1966 [6] and in 1968. [7]
As of January 8, 2024, there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors. Three territories have Democratic governors, while one has an independent governor. Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico is a member of the New Progressive Party, although he is also affiliated with the Democratic Party. [6]
Governors Former. Richard B. Ogilvie, Governor of Illinois (1969–1973) [210] State legislators. Ann Cole Gannett, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1969–1980) [211] Local officials. John J. Buckley, Middlesex County Sheriff (1970–1980) [212] Party Officials Former. Josiah Spaulding, Chair of the Massachusetts ...
At this time, Georgia was still regarded as a part of the Democratic Party's Solid South, despite the Republican plurality in the 1966 gubernatorial race. The Democratic position in 1970 was again regarded as safe. TV newsman Hal Suit faced Comptroller James L. Bentley, who had been elected as a Democrat but joined the Republican party in 1968.
Map of relative party strengths in each U.S. state after the 2020 presidential election. Political party strength in U.S. states is the level of representation of the various political parties in the United States in each statewide elective office providing legislators to the state and to the U.S. Congress and electing the executives at the state (U.S. state governor) and national (U.S ...
Map of US state and territorial governors, shaded by party control. Items portrayed in this file depicts. creator. ... Map of United States governors: Width: 959 ...
The 1970 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970 to select the governor of the state of South Carolina. John C. West , the Democratic nominee, won a close general election against Albert Watson , the Republican congressman from the 2nd congressional district .