Gubernatorial elections
United States elections · 1994 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fob James | Republican | — | 50.30% | Elected |
| Jim Folsom Jr. | Democratic | — | 49.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
Alaska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Knowles | Democratic | — | 41.10% | Elected |
| Jim Campbell | Republican | — | 40.80% | — |
| Jack Coghill | AK Independence | — | 13.00% | — |
| Jim Sykes | Green | — | 4.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Arizona — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Symington | Republican | — | 52.50% | Elected |
| Eddie Basha | Democratic | — | 44.30% | — |
| John A. Buttrick | Libertarian | — | 3.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Arkansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Guy Tucker | Democratic | — | 59.80% | Elected |
| Sheffield Nelson | Republican | — | 40.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
California — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wilson | Republican | — | 55.20% | Elected |
| Kathleen Brown | Democratic | — | 40.60% | — |
| Richard Rider | Libertarian | — | 1.70% | — |
| Jerome McCready | American Independent | — | 1.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Colorado — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Romer | Democratic | — | 55.50% | Elected |
| Bruce D. Benson | Republican | — | 38.70% | — |
| Kevin Swanson | Constitution | — | 3.60% | — |
| Philip Hufford | Green | — | 1.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Connecticut — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Rowland | Republican | — | 36.20% | Elected |
| Bill Curry | Democratic | — | 32.70% | — |
| Eunice Groark | A Connecticut Party | — | 18.90% | — |
| Tom Scott | Independent | — | 11.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Florida — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles | Democratic | — | 50.80% | Elected |
| Jeb Bush | Republican | — | 49.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
Georgia — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zell Miller | Democratic | — | 51.00% | Elected |
| Guy Millner | Republican | — | 49.00% | — |
Sources & further reading
Hawaii — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Cayetano | Democratic | — | 36.60% | Elected |
| Frank Fasi | Best | — | 30.70% | — |
| Pat Saiki | Republican | — | 29.20% | — |
| Kioni Dudley | Green | — | 3.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Idaho — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Batt | Republican | — | 52.30% | Elected |
| Larry Echo Hawk | Democratic | — | 43.90% | — |
| Ronald D. Rankin | Independent | — | 3.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Illinois — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Edgar | Republican | — | 63.90% | Elected |
| Dawn Clark Netsch | Democratic | — | 34.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
Iowa — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Branstad | Republican | — | 56.80% | Elected |
| Bonnie Campbell | Democratic | — | 41.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Kansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Graves | Republican | — | 64.10% | Elected |
| Jim Slattery | Democratic | — | 35.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Maine — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus King | Independent | — | 35.40% | Elected |
| Joseph E. Brennan | Democratic | — | 33.80% | — |
| Susan Collins | Republican | — | 23.10% | — |
| Jonathan Carter | Green | — | 6.40% | — |
| Ed Finks | Write-in | — | 1.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Maryland — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parris Glendening | Democratic | — | 50.20% | Elected |
| Ellen Sauerbrey | Republican | — | 49.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Massachusetts — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Weld | Republican | — | 70.90% | Elected |
| Mark Roosevelt | Democratic | — | 28.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Michigan — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Engler | Republican | — | 61.50% | Elected |
| Howard Wolpe | Democratic | — | 38.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Minnesota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arne Carlson | Republican | — | 63.30% | Elected |
| John Marty | Democratic | — | 34.10% | — |
| Will Shetterly | Grassroots | — | 1.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
Nebraska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nelson | Democratic | — | 73.00% | Elected |
| Gene Spence | Republican | — | 25.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Nevada — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Miller | Democratic | — | 52.70% | Elected |
| Jim Gibbons | Republican | — | 41.30% | — |
| Daniel Hansen | Independent American | — | 2.60% | — |
| Denis Sholty | Libertarian | — | 1.00% | — |
Sources & further reading
New Hampshire — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Merrill | Republican | — | 69.90% | Elected |
| Wayne King | Democratic | — | 25.60% | — |
| Steven Winter | Libertarian | — | 4.40% | — |
Sources & further reading
New Mexico — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Johnson | Republican | — | 49.80% | Elected |
| Bruce King | Democratic | — | 39.90% | — |
| Roberto Mondragón | Green | — | 10.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
New York — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pataki | Republican | — | 48.80% | Elected |
| Mario Cuomo | Democratic | — | 45.50% | — |
| Tom Golisano | Independence | — | 4.20% | — |
| Robert T. Walsh | Right to Life | — | 1.30% | — |
Sources & further reading
Ohio — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Voinovich | Republican | — | 71.80% | Elected |
| Rob Burch | Democratic | — | 25.00% | — |
| Billy R. Inmon | Independent | — | 3.20% | — |
Sources & further reading
Oklahoma — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Keating | Republican | — | 46.90% | Elected |
| Jack Mildren | Democratic | — | 29.60% | — |
| Wes Watkins | Independent | — | 23.50% | — |
Sources & further reading
Oregon — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kitzhaber | Democratic | — | 51.00% | Elected |
| Denny Smith | Republican | — | 42.40% | — |
| Ed Hickam | American | — | 4.80% | — |
| Danford Ploeg | Libertarian | — | 1.60% | — |
Sources & further reading
Pennsylvania — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Ridge | Republican | — | 45.40% | Elected |
| Mark Singel | Democratic | — | 39.90% | — |
| Peg Luksik | Constitution | — | 12.80% | — |
Sources & further reading
Rhode Island — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Almond | Republican | — | 47.40% | Elected |
| Myrth York | Democratic | — | 43.50% | — |
| Robert J. Healey | Independent | — | 9.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
South Carolina — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Beasley | Republican | — | 50.40% | Elected |
| Nick Theodore | Democratic | — | 47.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
South Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Janklow | Republican | — | 55.40% | Elected |
| Jim Beddow | Democratic | — | 40.50% | — |
| Nathan A. Barton | Libertarian | — | 4.10% | — |
Sources & further reading
Tennessee — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Sundquist | Republican | — | 54.30% | Elected |
| Phil Bredesen | Democratic | — | 44.70% | — |
Sources & further reading
Texas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush | Republican | — | 53.50% | Elected |
| Ann Richards | Democratic | — | 45.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Vermont — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Dean | Democratic | — | 68.70% | Elected |
| David F. Kelley | Republican | — | 19.00% | — |
| Thomas J. Morse | Independent | — | 7.10% | — |
| Dennis Lane | Grassroots | — | 1.00% | — |
Sources & further reading
Wisconsin — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Thompson | Republican | — | 67.20% | Elected |
| Charles Chvala | Democratic | — | 30.90% | — |
Sources & further reading
Wyoming — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Geringer | Republican | — | 58.70% | Elected |
| Kathy Karpan | Democratic | — | 40.20% | — |
| Seaghan Uibreaslain | Libertarian | — | 1.10% | — |
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.