The 1949 United States gubernatorial elections were held on 8 November 1949, in two states. In New Jersey, the governor was elected to a 4-year term for the first time, instead of a 3-year term.
Results
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Alfred E. Driscoll | Republican | Re-elected, 51.54% | Elmer H. Wene (Democratic) 47.13% James Imbrie (Progressive) 0.63% John C. Butterworth (Socialist Labor) 0.38% Edson R. Leach (Prohibition) 0.32% [1] |
| Virginia | William M. Tuck | Democratic | Term-limited, Democratic victory | John S. Battle (Democratic) 70.43% Walter Johnson (Republican) 27.44% Clarke T. Robb (Social Democrat) 2.12% [2] |
Notes
- ^ Arthur G. Crane (R) succeeded Wyoming Governor Lester C. Hunt (D) who took a seat in the U.S. Senate in January 1949.
References
- ^ "NJ Governor, 1949". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "VA Governor, 1949". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 24 February 2019.