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    1985 United States gubernatorial elections

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    1985 United States gubernatorial elections
    ← 1984 November 5, 1985 1986 →
    3 governorships
    2 states; 1 territory
      Majority party Minority party
     
    Party Democratic Republican
    Seats before 34 16
    Seats after 34 16
    Seat change Steady Steady
    Seats up 1 1
    Seats won 1 1
    1985 New Jersey gubernatorial election1985 Virginia gubernatorial election
      Republican hold
      Democratic hold

    United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1985, in two states and one territory. Both seats remained in their respective parties' controls, as Democrat Gerald Baliles held the open seat in Virginia, while Republican incumbent Thomas Kean was reelected in New Jersey.

    Election results

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    State Incumbent Party First
    elected     		Result Candidates
    New Jersey Thomas Kean Republican 1981 Incumbent re-elected.
    • Green tickY Thomas Kean (Republican) 69.6%
    • Peter Shapiro (Democratic) 29.3%
    Virginia Chuck Robb Democratic 1981 Incumbent term-limited.
    New governor elected.
    Democratic hold.
    • Green tickY Gerald Baliles (Democratic) 55.2%
    • Wyatt B. Durrette Jr. (Republican) 44.8%
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