2001 United States gubernatorial elections
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 2001, in two states and one territory, as well as other statewide offices and members of state legislatures.
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![]() Map of the results Democratic gain Republican hold No election |
Election results
States
State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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New Jersey | Donald DiFrancesco | Republican | 2001[lower-alpha 1] | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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Virginia | Jim Gilmore | Republican | 1997 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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Territory
Territory | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Northern Mariana Islands | Pedro Tenorio | Republican | 1997 | Incumbent retired. New governor elected. Republican hold. |
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Closest races
States where the margin of victory was under 10%:
- Virginia, 5.1%
Notes
- DiFrancesco took office after his predecessor (Christine Todd Whitman) resigned.
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