2017 Governor Elections

2 governorships contested1 flipped • Closest: Virginia (D+8.9)

17D
33R
2Races
1Flipped
R Majority
26 majority
17D
Majority33R

Democrats gained 1 governorship in 2017, with 2 governorships contested. The national total moved from 16D-34R to 17D-33R. NJ flipped to Democrats.

Before:16D-34R
After:17D-33R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:New Jersey(RD)

1 Seat Flipped

Flipped to Democratic (1)

Historical Context

State2013 Gov2016 Pres2020 Pres2017 GovShift
New JerseyR+22.1D+14.0D+16.0D+14.1D+36.2
VirginiaD+2.5D+5.3D+10.1D+8.9D+6.4

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

All Races

Source: Official state election returnsakashicedge.com/elections/2017/governor