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.

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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 Seats up 1 1 Seats won 1 1
Republican hold   Democratic hold

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