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1966 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on Tuesday November 8, in 35 states. 12 Democrat governors and 23 Republican governors won election, bringing the partisan reflection of the U.S. states to 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans. This election coincided with the Senate and the House elections. As of 2024, this is the last time the amount of governorships each party held was tied.
Quick Facts 35 governorships, Majority party ...
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