United States gubernatorial elections, 1987

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The United States gubernatorial elections of 1987 were held on November 3, 1987 in three states: Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Democrats retained all three seats up for election even though three new people were elected governor.

[edit] Election results

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State Incumbent Party Status Opposing Candidates
Kentucky Martha Layne Collins Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Wallace G. Wilkinson (Democratic) 64.5%
John Harper (Republican) 34.9%
Louisiana Edwin Edwards Democratic Advanced in primary (27.9%), withdrew from runoff Buddy Roemer (Democratic) 33.2%
Bob Livingston (Republican) 18.5%
Billy Tauzin (Democratic) 9.9%
Jim Brown (Democratic) 8.9%
Speedy O. Long (Democratic) 1.2%
Mississippi William Allain Democratic Retired, Democratic victory Ray Mabus (Democratic) 53.4%
Jack Reed (Republican) 46.6%