United States gubernatorial elections, 1996

United States Gubernatorial elections, 1996

1995 ← November 5, 1996 → 1997

13 governorships 11 states; 2 territories   Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Last election 31 governorships 18 governorships Seats before 32 17 Seats after 32 17 Seat change ±0 ±0

Republican holds   Republican pickups   Democratic holds   Democratic pickups

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1996 in 11 states and two territories. Going into the elections, seven of the seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. Democrats picked up the open seat in New Hampshire, and Republicans picked up the open seat in West Virginia, for no net change in the partisan balance of power. These elections coincided with the presidential election.

A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.

Note: Candidates' vote percentages rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. Candidates who earned 0.05% or more of the vote are included.