1987 United States gubernatorial elections
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Democratic hold |
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1987, in three states and one territory. Democrats, for the last time as of 2024, retained all three seats up for election; although three new people were elected governor. This is also the last time Louisiana, Kentucky and Mississippi all elected Democrat governors.
Election results
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State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Kentucky | Martha Layne Collins | Democratic | 1983 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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Louisiana | Edwin Edwards | Democratic | 1972 1979 (term-limited) 1983 |
Incumbent lost re-election and withdrew from advanced runoff. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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Mississippi | William Allain | Democratic | 1983 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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