1991 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1991, in three states and one territory. Prior to the elections, Democrats held two seats and Republicans held one. The national balance of power did not change as a result of the elections, but the balance of power shifted in two states.
Election results
[edit]In Kentucky, the incumbent governor, Wallace Wilkinson, was term limited. Lieutenant Governor Brereton C. Jones was the candidate for the Democrats and ran against Representative Larry J. Hopkins.[1]
| State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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| Kentucky | Wallace Wilkinson | Democratic | 1987 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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| Louisiana | Buddy Roemer | Republican | 1987[b] | Incumbent eliminated in primary. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Mississippi | Ray Mabus | Democratic | 1987 | Incumbent lost re-election. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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Closest races
[edit]States where the margin of victory was under 5%:
- Mississippi, 3.2%
Notes
[edit]- ^ Howard Dean (D) succeeded Vermont Governor Richard A. Snelling (R) who died in office in August 1991.
- ^ a b Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer was elected as a Democrat in 1987, but switched to the Republican Party in March 1991.
References
[edit]- ^ Ayres, Jr., B. Drummond (November 2, 1991). "Kentucky Race for Governor Leaves Voters Yawning". The New York Times. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
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