2019 United States gubernatorial elections
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 Map of the 2019 gubernatorial races Light Blue: Democratic incumbent eligible for re-election Light red: Republican incumbent eligible for re-election Dark red: Term-limited or retiring Republican Gray: No election | ||
United States gubernatorial elections will be held on November 5, 2019 in three states. In addition, special elections may take place (depending on state law) if other gubernatorial seats are vacated. These elections form part of the 2019 United States elections. The last regular gubernatorial elections for all three states were in 2015.
Race summary
| State | Incumbent | Results | |||
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| State | Governor | Party | First elected |
Status | Candidates |
| Kentucky | Matt Bevin | Republican | 2015 | Running | Andy Beshear (D) Matt Bevin (R) |
| Louisiana | John Bel Edwards | Democratic | 2015 | Running | John Bel Edwards (D) |
| Mississippi | Phil Bryant | Republican | 2011 | Term-limited | Jim Hood (D) |
Republican incumbent eligible for re-election
Kentucky
One-term Governor Matt Bevin, a Republican, is eligible for re-election in 2019. Attorney General Andy Beshear has already announced that he will be running for the Democratic nomination. Other potential Democratic candidates include Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, and former state auditor Adam Edelen.[1]
Retiring and term-limited Republican incumbents
Mississippi
Two-term Governor Phil Bryant, a Republican, is term-limited in 2019 and therefore ineligible to seek re-election. Potential Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves; Democratic candidates include Attorney General Jim Hood.[2]
Democratic incumbent eligible for re-election
Louisiana
One-term Governor John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, is eligible for re-election in 2019.
References
- ^ Gerth, Joseph (15 April 2016). "Edelen slams Bevin; GOP lawmaker fires back". Courier Journal. USA Today. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "Hood, Reeves could headline 2019 governor's race". Mississippi Business. Retrieved 20 August 2016..