1963 United States gubernatorial elections explained

Election Name:1963 United States gubernatorial elections
Country:United States
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 United States gubernatorial elections
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1964 United States gubernatorial elections
Next Year:1964
Seats For Election:2 governorships
Election Date:November 5, 1963
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Seats won
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:34
Seats After1:34
1Data1:3
2Data1:3
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before2:16
Seats After2:16
1Data2:0
2Data2:0
Map Size:324px

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.

Results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
Kentucky Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Ned Breathitt (Democratic) 50.74%
Louie Nunn (Republican) 49.26%
[1]
Mississippi Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Paul B. Johnson Jr. (Democratic) 61.94%
Rubel Phillips (Republican) 38.06%
[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KY Governor, 1963 . Our Campaigns . 28 February 2018.
  2. Web site: MS Governor, 1963 . Our Campaigns . 28 February 2018.