Elections / 1997 · Governors
Republicans won the most governorships up in 1997.
2 governor's races on the ballot — Democrats won 0, Republicans 2. Each state below links to its candidate results.
Results by state
Every row links to the state's full governor result with its county map.
| State | Won | Governor-elect | Margin | Pres. 1996 | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | R | Christine Todd Whitman | D+17.9 | 2,241,362 | |
| Virginia | R | Jim Gilmore | R+2.0 | 1,708,033 |