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      1977 Governor

      2 contests

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      GOVERNOR

      Governor · 1977

      Democratic Hold
      DEM
      26 needed
      REP
      IND
      Before
      37
      11
      1
      After
      37
      11
      1
      Net change:D ±0·R ±0·I ±0·2 seats contested

      Chamber Control

      DemocraticMajority37
      Republican11
      Independent1
      Threshold:26 seats
      D 37 – R 11 – I 1
      2 contests|D won 1|R won 1
      State ▲WinnerW%VotesRunner-upR-up%VotesMarginSwing
      ▶
      New Jersey
      ByrneDEM
      		55.7%1,184,564
      BatemanREP
      		41.8%888,880
      D+13.9
      		↓ R+20.9
      ▶
      Virginia
      DaltonREP
      		55.9%699,302
      HowellDEM
      		43.3%541,319
      R+12.6
      		↑ D+38.1
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