1999 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in three states in October and November 1999. Kentucky and Mississippi held their general elections on November 2. Louisiana held the first round of its jungle primary on October 23 and did not need to hold a runoff.

1999 United States gubernatorial elections
October 23 and November 2, 1999
3 governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Seats before 31 17
Seats after 30 18
Seat change 1 1
Seats up 2 1
Seats won 1 2
Map of the results
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
     Democratic gain      No election

The Democratic Party had a net gain of one seat, picking up an open seat in Mississippi. As of 2024, this is the last time a Democrat was elected governor of Mississippi.

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