United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, in 36 states and two territories. The
Democratic party Democratic Party most often refers to:
*Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic Party and similar terms may also refer to:
Active parties Africa
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had a net gain of seven seats. This election coincided with the
Senate
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and the
House
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elections. As of , this remains the last election cycle in which a Republican won the governorship of
Oregon
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.
Election results
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States
Territories and federal district
See also
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1982 United States elections
The 1982 United States elections were held on November 2, 1982. The elections occurred in the middle of Republican President Ronald Reagan's first term and after the 1980 United States census. Neither chamber of Congress changed hands, the Democ ...
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1982 United States Senate elections
The 1982 United States Senate elections were held on November 2, 1982. They were elections for the United States Senate following Republican gains in 1980. A total of four seats changed hands between parties, with Democrats winning seats in New ...
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1982 United States House of Representatives elections
The 1982 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives held on November 2, 1982, in the middle of President Ronald Reagan's first term, whose popularity was sinking due to economic ...
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