2017 Governor Elections
2 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: Virginia (D+8.9)
17D
33R
2Races
1Flipped
R Majority17D
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(R→D)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Democratic (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2013 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2017 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | R+22.1 | D+14.0 | D+16.0 | D+14.1 | D+36.2 |
| Virginia | D+2.5 | D+5.3 | D+10.1 | D+8.9 | D+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