1927 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1927, in three states. Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi hold their gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, preceding the United States presidential election year.
Race summary
[edit]Results
[edit]| State | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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| Kentucky | William J. Fields | Democratic | 1923 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Republican gain. |
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| Louisiana | Oramel H. Simpson | Democratic | 1926[a] | Incumbent lost nomination to full term. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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| Mississippi | Dennis Murphree | Democratic | 1927[b] | Incumbent lost nomination to full term. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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References
[edit]- ^ "KY Governor, 1927". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "LA Governor, 1928". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "MS Governor, 1927". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Simpson took office after his predecessor (Henry L. Fuqua) died.
- ^ Murphree took office after his predecessor (Henry L. Whitfield) died.
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