1963 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in November 1963, in two states. Kentucky and Mississippi hold their gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, preceding the United States presidential election year.

StateIncumbentPartyStatusOpposing Candidates
KentuckyBert CombsDemocraticTerm-limited, Democratic victoryNed Breathitt (Democratic) 50.74%
Louie Nunn (Republican) 49.26%
[1]
MississippiRoss BarnettDemocraticTerm-limited, Democratic victoryPaul B. Johnson Jr. (Democratic) 61.94%
Rubel Phillips (Republican) 38.06%
[2]
1963 United States gubernatorial elections
November 5, 1963
2 state governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 34 governorships 16 governorships
Seats before 34 16
Seats after 34 16
Seat change
  Democratic holds
  Democratic pickups
  Republican holds
  Republican pickups

References
  1. "KY Governor, 1963". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. "MS Governor, 1963". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
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