1963 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1963 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1963, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat Ross Barnett was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term.

1963 Mississippi gubernatorial election

November 5, 1963
 
Nominee Paul B. Johnson Jr. Rubel Phillips
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 225,456 138,515
Percentage 61.94% 38.06%

County results

Johnson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Phillips:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Ross Barnett
Democratic

Elected Governor

Paul B. Johnson Jr.
Democratic

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