1983 United States gubernatorial elections
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Democratic hold Democratic gain |
United States gubernatorial elections were held on October 22 and November 3, 1983, in three states and one territory. Following the elections, the Democratic Party held all three seats.
Election results
A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.
State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Kentucky | John Y. Brown Jr. | Democratic | 1979 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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Louisiana | David Treen | Republican | 1979 | Incumbent lost re-election. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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Mississippi | William Winter | Democratic | 1979 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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