1967 United States gubernatorial elections
United States gubernatorial elections were held in November 1967, in three states.
In Kentucky, Edward T. Breathitt wasn't allowed to run for a second term under the term limits rule at the time, a rule that was changed in 1992.[1]
In Mississippi, Paul B. Johnson, Jr. was also not eligible to run for a second term, a rule that was changed in mid-1980s.[2]
In Louisiana, John McKeithen was the first Governor to serve two consecutive terms. The primary for his second term was on November 4, 1967, and the actual election was on February 6, 1968, with no Republican opposition.[3][4][5]
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | Edward T. Breathitt | Democratic | Term-limited, Republican victory | Louie B. Nunn Republican 51.20% Henry Ward (Democratic) 47.99% Christian Glanz (Conservative) 0.81% [6] |
| Louisiana | John McKeithen | Democratic | Re-elected 100% in the general election[7] | (Democratic primary results) John McKeithen 80.64% John R. Rarick 17.34% Cy D.F. Courtney 0.84% Frank Joseph Ahern 0.69% A. Roswell Thompson 0.49% [8] |
| Mississippi | Paul B. Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | Term-limited, Democratic victory | John Bell Williams (Democratic) 70.27% Rubel L. Phillips (Republican) 29.73% [9] |
References
- ^ "Kentucky Constitution Section 71". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Gov.-elect Bryant's 8 appointments could impact college board". 22 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ Honan, William (5 June 1999). "J. J. McKeithen, 81, Governor Of Louisiana, 1964 to 1972". nytimes.com. New York Times. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "LA Governor D Primary". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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- ^ "LA Governor – D Primary". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "MS Governor". Retrieved 3 November 2013.