Elections / 1979 · Governors
Democrats won the most governorships up in 1979.
2 governor's races on the ballot — Democrats won 2, Republicans 0. Each state below links to its candidate results.
Results by state
Every row links to the state's full governor result with its county map.
| State | Won | Governor-elect | Margin | Pres. 1976 | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | D | John Y. Brown Jr. | D+7.2 | 939,286 | |
| Mississippi | D | William F. Winter | D+1.9 | 677,322 |