United States gubernatorial elections, 1989
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The United States gubernatorial elections of 1989 were held on November 7, 1989. Two states, New Jersey and Virginia, voted to select a governor, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures. Democrats picked up the open seat in New Jersey formerly held by a Republican while keeping another open seat in Virginia held by a Democrat.
Election results
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
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| New Jersey | Thomas Kean | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | James Florio (Democratic) 61.23% Jim Courter (Republican) 37.21% Dan Karlan (Libertarian) .53% Michael Ziruolo (Independent) .45% Tom Fuscaldo (Independent) .31% Catherine Renee Sedwick (Socialist Workers) .28% |
| Virginia | Gerald L. Baliles | Democratic | Term-Limited, Democratic victory | Douglas Wilder (Democratic) 50.19% Marshall Coleman (Republican) 49.81% |
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