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United states gubernatorial elections 1998 top 6 facts
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1998 in 36 states and two territories. Going into the election 24 of the seats were held by Republicans, 11 by Democrats, and one by an Independent. The elections changed the national balance of power by the loss of one Republican and the gain of one Independent, although it shifted in nine states. Democrats gained open seats in California and Iowa and defeated incumbents Fob James of Alabama and David Beasley of South Carolina while Republicans won open seats in Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, and Nevada and the Reform Party won an open Republican governorship in Minnesota. By the end of the election, 23 seats were held by Republicans, 11 by Democrats, one by the Reform Party, and one by an Independent.
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The elections coincided with the mid-term elections for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
With the exception of two states (New Hampshire and Vermont), the governors elected in this election will serve 4-year terms. New Hampshire and Vermont's governors will serve 2-year terms
Summary of results
Note: Candidates' vote percentages rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. Candidates earning 0.05% or more of the vote are included.
A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.