U.S. Gubernatorial Elections

The U.S. Gubernatorial Elections dataset offers an in-depth view of election outcomes for gubernatorial races across the United States from 1990 to 2020. Organized into detailed tables, this dataset provides a comprehensive breakdown of voting patterns, candidate information, and election competitiveness.The Votes by Party table presents the total number of votes cast in each gubernatorial election, categorized by Democratic, Republican, other major parties (over 5%), and all other parties. This data allows for a clear understanding of the distribution of votes across political parties over the 30-year span.

The Candidates table, which covers elections from 1990 to 2017, includes information about the winning and runner-up candidates and parties, as well as details on the incumbent party and candidate, their status, and whether a turnover occurred. For the surveys between 2018 and 2020, the table focuses on the winning and runner-up parties and candidates, providing critical insights into the key players in each election.

The Party of Winner table tracks the party affiliation of the winning candidate, helping to map trends in party control of governorships over time. It includes the total number of votes cast for the winning party.

The Margin of Victory table shows the vote margin between Democratic and Republican candidates, shedding light on how competitive each gubernatorial race was. Similarly, the Election Competitiveness table offers the vote percentage difference between the top two candidates, highlighting how close the elections were in terms of voter preference.

This dataset is ideal for researchers, political analysts, and strategists seeking to explore trends in gubernatorial elections, voter behavior, and shifts in party control across U.S. states from 1990 to 2020.