1987 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1987, in three states and one territory. Democrats retained all three seats up for election; although three new people were elected governor.
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This is also the last time Louisiana, Kentucky and Mississippi all elected governors of the same party.
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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