Gubernatorial elections
United States elections · 1990 · held
State gubernatorial races held in this midterm year. Each governor is elected separately; there is no combined national percentage.
State races and results map
Each race has its own denominator. Missing counts are blank. The interactive map uses modern state outlines as navigation references.
Alabama — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Guy Hunt | Republican | — | 52.10% | Elected |
| Paul Hubbert | Democratic | — | 47.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Alaska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wally Hickel | AK Independence | — | 38.90% | Elected |
| Tony Knowles | Democratic | — | 30.90% | — |
| Arliss Sturgulewski | Republican | — | 26.20% | — |
| Jim Sykes | Green | — | 3.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
Arizona — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Symington | Republican | — | 52.40% | Elected |
| Terry Goddard | Democratic | — | 47.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Arkansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Clinton | Democratic | — | 57.50% | Elected |
| Sheffield Nelson | Republican | — | 42.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
California — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wilson | Republican | — | 49.20% | Elected |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | — | 45.80% | — |
| Dennis Thompson | Libertarian | — | 1.90% | — |
| Jerome McCready | American Independent | — | 1.80% | — |
| Maria E. Muñoz | Peace and Freedom | — | 1.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Colorado — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Romer | Democratic | — | 61.90% | Elected |
| John Andrews | Republican | — | 35.40% | — |
| David Aitken | Libertarian | — | 1.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Connecticut — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Weicker | A Connecticut Party | — | 40.40% | Elected |
| John G. Rowland | Republican | — | 37.50% | — |
| Bruce Morrison | Democratic | — | 20.70% | — |
| Joseph Zdonczyk | Concerned Citizens | — | 1.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
Florida — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles | Democratic | — | 56.50% | Elected |
| Bob Martinez | Republican | — | 43.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Georgia — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zell Miller | Democratic | — | 52.90% | Elected |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | — | 44.50% | — |
| Carole Ann Rand | Libertarian | — | 2.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Hawaii — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Waiheʻe III | Democratic | — | 59.80% | Elected |
| Fred Hemmings | Republican | — | 38.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Idaho — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Andrus | Democratic | — | 68.20% | Elected |
| Roger Fairchild | Republican | — | 31.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Illinois — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Edgar | Republican | — | 50.70% | Elected |
| Neil Hartigan | Democratic | — | 48.20% | — |
| Jessie Fields | Solidarity | — | 1.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Iowa — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Branstad | Republican | — | 60.60% | Elected |
| Donald Avenson | Democratic | — | 38.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Kansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Finney | Democratic | — | 48.60% | Elected |
| Mike Hayden | Republican | — | 42.60% | — |
| Christina Campbell-Cline | Independent | — | 8.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Maine — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R. McKernan Jr. | Republican | — | 46.70% | Elected |
| Joseph E. Brennan | Democratic | — | 44.00% | — |
| Andrew Adam | Independent | — | 9.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Maryland — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William D. Schaefer | Democratic | — | 59.80% | Elected |
| William S. Shepard | Republican | — | 40.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
Massachusetts — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Weld | Republican | — | 50.20% | Elected |
| John Silber | Democratic | — | 46.90% | — |
| Leonard Umina | Independent | — | 2.70% | — |
Sources & further reading
Michigan — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Engler | Republican | — | 49.80% | Elected |
| James Blanchard | Democratic | — | 49.10% | — |
| William Roundtree | Workers World | — | 1.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Minnesota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arne Carlson | Republican | — | 50.10% | Elected |
| Rudy Perpich | Democratic | — | 46.80% | — |
| Heart Warrior Chosa | EarthRIGHT | — | 1.20% | — |
| Ross S. Culverhouse | Grassroots | — | 1.00% | — |
Sources & further reading
Nebraska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nelson | Democratic | — | 49.90% | Elected |
| Kay A. Orr | Republican | — | 49.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
Nevada — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Miller | Democratic | — | 64.80% | Elected |
| Jim Gallaway | Republican | — | 29.90% | — |
| James Frye | Libertarian | — | 2.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
New Hampshire — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Gregg | Republican | — | 60.30% | Elected |
| Joseph Grandmaison | Democratic | — | 34.50% | — |
| Miriam Luce | Libertarian | — | 4.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
New Mexico — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce King | Democratic | — | 54.60% | Elected |
| Frank M. Bond | Republican | — | 45.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
New York — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Cuomo | Democratic | — | 53.20% | Elected |
| Pierre A. Rinfret | Republican | — | 21.30% | — |
| Herbert London | Conservative | — | 20.40% | — |
| Louis P. Wein | Right to Life | — | 3.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
Ohio — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Voinovich | Republican | — | 55.70% | Elected |
| Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr. | Democratic | — | 44.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Oklahoma — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Walters | Democratic | — | 57.40% | Elected |
| Bill Price | Republican | — | 32.70% | — |
| Thomas Ledgerwood | Independent | — | 9.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Oregon — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Roberts | Democratic | — | 45.70% | Elected |
| David B. Frohnmayer | Republican | — | 40.00% | — |
| Al Mobley | Independent | — | 13.00% | — |
| Fred Oerther | Libertarian | — | 1.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Pennsylvania — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Casey Sr. | Democratic | — | 67.60% | Elected |
| Barbara Hafer | Republican | — | 32.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Rhode Island — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Sundlun | Democratic | — | 74.20% | Elected |
| Edward D. DiPrete | Republican | — | 25.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
South Carolina — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll A. Campbell Jr. | Republican | — | 69.50% | Elected |
| Theo Mitchell | Democratic | — | 27.80% | — |
| John Peeples | American | — | 2.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
South Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George S. Mickelson | Republican | — | 58.90% | Elected |
| Bob L. Samuelson | Democratic | — | 41.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Tennessee — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ned McWherter | Democratic | — | 60.80% | Elected |
| Dwight Henry | Republican | — | 36.60% | — |
| W. Curtis Jacox | Independent | — | 1.40% | — |
| David B. Shepard | Independent | — | 1.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Texas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Richards | Democratic | — | 49.50% | Elected |
| Clayton Williams | Republican | — | 46.90% | — |
| Jeff Daiell | Libertarian | — | 3.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Vermont — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard A. Snelling | Republican | — | 51.80% | Elected |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | — | 46.00% | — |
| David Atkinson | Libertarian | — | 1.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Wisconsin — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Thompson | Republican | — | 58.10% | Elected |
| Thomas A. Loftus | Democratic | — | 41.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Wyoming — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sullivan | Democratic | — | 65.30% | Elected |
| Mary Mead | Republican | — | 34.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Results: final · partial coverage · Separate state governor races
This entry covers governor elections held in the midterm year, including available special contests, not off-year elections or every sitting governor. Candidate-specific ideology is used where sourced; election-era party ideology is the fallback. Historical indirect selections and unavailable counts are identified separately. Source summaries may omit minor candidates; blank values do not mean zero votes.