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1961 Governor election results

2 races · 2 with a recorded winner · popular vote by contest

Every Governor contest in the 1961 U.S. general election. Each race links to its full popular-vote breakdown; winners link to their profile. Part of the party vote tracker.

1961 Governor results by state
StateWinnerResult
New JerseyRichard J. HughesD1,084,194 votes · +34,920 over James P. Mitchell
VirginiaAlbertis HarrisonD251,861 votes · +109,294 over H. Clyde Pearson