United States gubernatorial elections, 1995
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The 1995 United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 7, 1995 in three states — Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Prior to the elections, Democrats held two seats and Republicans one. With the Republican gain of the open seat in Louisiana, Republicans held two seats and Democrats one following the elections.
[edit] Election results
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| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
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| Kentucky | Brereton Jones | Democratic | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Paul E. Patton (Democratic) 50.9% Larry Forgy (Republican) 48.7% Gatewood Galbraith (Independent) 0.4% |
| Louisiana | Edwin Edwards | Democratic | Retired, Republican victory | Mike Foster (Republican) 63.5% Cleo Fields (Democratic) 36.5% |
| Mississippi | Kirk Fordice | Republican | Re-elected, 55.6% | Dick Molpus (Democratic) 44.4% |
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