1995 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 7, 1995 in three states and one territory. Prior to the elections, Democrats held two seats and Republicans one. With the Republican gain of the open seat in Louisiana, Republicans held two seats and Democrats one following the elections.

1995 United States gubernatorial elections
November 7, 1995 (KY and MS), October 21, 1995, and November 18, 1995 (LA)
4 governorships
3 states; 1 territory
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader John Engler Mel Carnahan
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat Michigan Missouri
Last election 30 governorships 19 governorships
Seats before 30 19
Seats after 31 18
Seat change 1 1
Popular vote 1,918,987 1,430,676
Percentage 57.29% 42.71%
     Republican gain      Republican hold
     Democratic hold

Election results

A bolded state name features an article about the specific election.

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
Kentucky Brereton C. Jones Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Paul E. Patton (Democratic) 50.9%
Larry Forgy (Republican) 48.7%
Gatewood Galbraith (Independent) 0.4%
Louisiana Edwin Edwards Democratic Retired, Republican victory Mike Foster (Republican) 63.5%
Cleo Fields (Democratic) 36.5%
Mississippi Kirk Fordice Republican Re-elected, 55.6% Dick Molpus (Democratic) 44.4%
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