1993 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1993 in two states and one territory, 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