1951 United States gubernatorial elections

none January 2025 1951 United States gubernatorial elections United States 1951 legislative no 1950 United States gubernatorial elections 1950 1952 United States gubernatorial elections 1952 1947 United States gubernatorial elections 1947 1955 United States gubernatorial elections 1955 Seats up Seats won 3 governorships November 6, 1951 (KY and MS);April 22, 1952 (LA) Republican Party (United States) 25 25 0 0 Democratic Party (United States) 23 23 3 3 324px #92C5DE Democratic hold United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1951, 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 Results State Incumbent Party Firstelected Result Candidates Kentucky Lawrence Wetherby 1950Wetherby took office after his predecessor (Earle Clements) resigned. Incumbent elected to full term. Lawrence Wetherby (Democratic) 54.60% Eugene Siler (Republican) 45.40% https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=174293 KY Governor, 1951 Our Campaigns 17 February 2019 Louisiana(Held, 22 April 1952) Earl Long 1939Long took office after his predecessor (Richard W. Leche) resigned.1940 (lost nomination)1948 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Robert F. Kennon (Democratic) 95.99% Harrison Bagwell (Republican) 4.01% https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=261851 LA Governor, 1952 Our Campaigns 17 February 2019 Mississippi Fielding L. Wright 1946Wright took office after his predecessor (Thomas L. Bailey) died. He was subsequently elected in the 1947 Mississippi gubernatorial election. Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Hugh L. White (Democratic) Unopposed https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=173271 MS Governor, 1951 Our Campaigns 4 July 2025 Notes lower-alpha References Category:November 1951 in the United States