1961 United States gubernatorial elections

none January 2025 November 2023 1961 United States gubernatorial elections United States legislative No 1960 United States gubernatorial elections 1960 1962 United States gubernatorial elections 1962 2 governorships November 7, 1961 Seats up Seats won Democratic Party (United States) 34 34 2 2 Republican Party (United States) 16 16 0 0 324px #92C5DE Democratic holds United States gubernatorial elections were held on 7 November 1961, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia. The elections did not result in any change of balance between Republican and Democratic seats. Results State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates New Jersey Robert B. Meyner Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Richard J. Hughes (Democratic) 50.37% James P. Mitchell (Republican) 48.74% Reinhardt V. Metzger (Conservative) 0.27% Henry B. Krajewski (Veterans Bonus Now) 0.18% Edward J. Lueddeke (Prosperity with Liberty) 0.12% G. George Addonizio (Independent) 0.11% Albert Ronis (Socialist Labor) 0.10% Daniel Petrino (State Soldiers Bonus) 0.07% Ruth F. Shiminsky (Socialist Workers) 0.05%http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=174474 NJ Governor, 1961 Our Campaigns 7 March 2018 Virginia J. Lindsay Almond Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Albertis Harrison (Democratic) 63.85% H. Clyde Pearson (Republican) 36.14% Write-ins 0.02%http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=239639 VA Governor, 1961 Our Campaigns 7 March 2018 References collapsed Category:November 1961 in the United States