1961 United States gubernatorial elections

1961 United States gubernatorial elections

November 7, 1961

2 governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 34 16
Seats after 34 16
Seat change
Seats up 2 0
Seats won 2 0

     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.