1983 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1983 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1983, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat William Winter was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term. As of 2023, this is the last time that Hinds County has voted for the Republican candidate. Many also consider this election the last time that Democrats won a substantial victory in a Mississippi gubernatorial election. As of 2024, this is the last Mississippi gubernatorial election and the most recent Mississippi gubernatorial election to feature major party nominees who are now both deceased.

1983 Mississippi gubernatorial election

November 8, 1983
 
Nominee William Allain Leon Bramlett
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 409,209 288,764
Percentage 55.10% 38.88%

County results

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

Bramlett:      50-60%

Governor before election

William Winter
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Allain
Democratic

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