1977 United States gubernatorial elections
# 1977 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held November 8, 1977, in two states and two territories.

## Election results

| State | Incumbent | Party | First elected | Result | Candidates |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Jersey | Brendan Byrne | Democratic | 1973 | Incumbent re-elected. | Y Brendan Byrne (Democratic) 55.71% Ray Bateman (Republican) 41.81% Francis Flowers (Declare Your Independence) 0.41% |
| Virginia | Mills Godwin | Republican | 1965 1969 (term-limited) 1973 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Republican hold. | Y John N. Dalton (Republican) 55.90% Henry Howell (Democratic) 43.27% Alan Ogden (Independent) 0.81% |
