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1974 United States gubernatorial elections

1974 United States gubernatorial elections

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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1974, in 35 states and two territories. The Democrats achieved a net gain of four seats, Republicans took a net loss of five seats, and one Independent was elected to the governorship of a state. This election coincided with the Senate and the House elections.

Quick Facts 37 governorships 35 states; 2 territories, Majority party ...

In Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas, governors were elected to four-year terms for the first time, instead of two-year terms. As of 2024, this is the last time that a Democrat was elected South Dakota governor. This is the first time a woman has been elected governor whose husband was not governor of any state. (In this case, Connecticut.)

Election results 1974

A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.

States

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Territories and federal district

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See also

Notes

  1. Vanderhoof took office after his predecessor (John Arthur Love) resigned.
  2. Sargent took office after his predecessor (John Volpe) resigned.
  3. Milliken took office after his predecessor (George W. Romney) resigned.
  4. Wilson took office after his predecessor (Nelson Rockefeller) resigned.

References

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