1953 United States gubernatorial elections
# 1953 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on 3 November 1953, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia.

## Results

| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing candidates |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| New Jersey | Alfred E. Driscoll | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Robert B. Meyner (Democratic) 53.17% Paul L. Troast (Republican) 44.68% Clendenin Ryan (Independent Voters) 1.29% Henry B. Krajewski (Veterans Bonus Now) 0.71% Albert Ronis (Socialist Labor) 0.16% |
| Virginia | John S. Battle | Democratic | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Thomas B. Stanley (Democratic) 54.83% Theodore Roosevelt Dalton (Republican) 44.28% Howard Carwile (Independent) 0.89% |
