Elections / 1987 · Governors
Democrats won the most governorships up in 1987.
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. 1984 | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | D | Wallace Wilkinson | R+20.7 | 777,815 | |
| Mississippi | D | Ray Mabus | R+24.5 | 721,695 |