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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.
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 |
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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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States where the margin of victory was under 5%: