1961 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on 7 November 1961, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia.

1961 United States gubernatorial elections

November 7, 1961

2 governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 34 16
Seats after 34 16
Seat change Steady Steady
Seats up 2 0
Seats won 2 0

     Democratic holds

Results

StateIncumbentPartyStatusOpposing candidates
New JerseyRobert B. MeynerDemocraticTerm-limited, Democratic victoryRichard J. Hughes (Democratic) 50.37%
James P. Mitchell (Republican) 48.74%
Reinhardt V. Metzger (Conservative) 0.27%
Henry B. Krajewski (Veterans Bonus Now) 0.18%
Edward J. Lueddeke (Prosperity with Liberty) 0.12%
G. George Addonizio (Independent) 0.11%
Albert Ronis (Socialist Labor) 0.10%
Daniel Petrino (State Soldiers Bonus) 0.07%
Ruth F. Shiminsky (Socialist Workers) 0.05%[1]
VirginiaJ. Lindsay AlmondDemocraticTerm-limited, Democratic victoryAlbertis Harrison (Democratic) 63.85%
H. Clyde Pearson (Republican) 36.14%
Write-ins 0.02%[2]

References

  1. "NJ Governor, 1961". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. "VA Governor, 1961". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
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