1985 United States gubernatorial elections

1985 United States gubernatorial elections

November 5, 1985

3 governorships
2 states; 1 territory
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 34 16
Seats after 34 16
Seat change
Seats up 1 1
Seats won 1 1

  Republican hold
  Democratic hold

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1985, in two states and one territory. Both seats remained in their respective parties' control, as Democrat Gerald Baliles held the open seat in Virginia, while Republican incumbent Thomas Kean was reelected in New Jersey.