2021 Governor Elections
2 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: Virginia (R+1.9)
22D
28R
2Races
1Flipped
R Majority22D
Majority28R
Republicans gained 1 governorship in 2021, with 2 governorships contested. The national total moved from 23D-27R to 22D-28R. VA flipped to Republicans.
Before:23D-27R
After:22D-28R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:Virginia(D→R)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Republican (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2017 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2021 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | D+14.1 | D+14.0 | D+16.0 | D+4.0 | R+10.1 |
| Virginia | D+8.9 | D+5.3 | D+10.1 | R+1.9 | R+10.8 |
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