1972 United States gubernatorial elections

1972 United States gubernatorial elections
November 7, 1972
20 governorships
18 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 30 20
Seats after 31 19
Seat change 1 1
Seats up 10 8
Seats won 11 7
  Republican hold
  Republican gain
  Democratic hold
  Democratic gain

United States gubernatorial elections were held on 7 November 1972 in 18 states and two territories, concurrent with the House, Senate elections and presidential election.

Gubernatorial elections were also held in Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas. In these states, they were the last elections on a two-year cycle, before switching to a four-year term for governors (see 1970 United States gubernatorial elections for more information).

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