1980 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 4, 1980, in 13 states and two territories.

The Republican party had a net gain of four seats in this election, coinciding with the Senate, House elections and presidential election.

As of 2025, this was the last election in which a Democrat won the gubernatorial election in Utah and also the last election in which a Republican won the gubernatorial race in the state of Washington.

A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.

This American elections-related article is a stub.

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