United States gubernatorial elections, 1993

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The United States gubernatorial elections of 1993 were held on November 2, 1993. Two states, New Jersey and Virginia, voted to select a governor, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Both seats were originally held by Democrats, but switched parties following the elections.


[edit] Election results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing Candidates
New Jersey James Florio Democratic Defeated, 48.29% Christine Todd Whitman (Republican) 49.33%
Pat Daly (Abortion is Murder) .40%
Kenneth R. Kaplan (Libertarian) .32%
Tom Blomquist (NJ Conservative) .21%
Joseph Marion (Independent) .17%
Richard J. Lynch (Independent) .16%
Alene S. Ammond (Independent) .13%
Tim Feeney (Independent) .13%
Michael R. Scully (Independent) .13%
Pete DiLauro (Independent) .12%
Marilyn Arons (Independent) .12%
John L. Kucek (Populist) .11%
Virginia Douglas Wilder Democratic Term-Limited, Republican victory George Allen (Republican) 58.29%
Mary Sue Terry (Democratic) 40.91%
Nancy B. Spannaus (Independent) .80%


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