2013 Governor Elections
2 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: Virginia (D+2.5)
20D
30R
2Races
1Flipped
R Majority20D
Majority30R
Democrats gained 1 governorship in 2013, with 2 governorships contested. The national total moved from 19D-31R to 20D-30R. VA flipped to Democrats.
Before:19D-31R
After:20D-30R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:Virginia(R→D)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Democratic (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2009 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2013 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | R+3.6 | D+14.0 | D+16.0 | R+22.1 | R+18.5 |
| Virginia | R+17.4 | D+5.3 | D+10.1 | D+2.5 | D+19.9 |
Contested States Demographics(2 states)
Total Pop.
18.0M
14.1M VAP
College+
42.9%
BA or higher
Avg Income
$98K
Median HH
Demographics
55% W|15% B|17% H
9% Asian