2015 Governor Elections
3 governorships contested • 2 flipped • Closest: Kentucky (R+8.7)
18D
32R
3Races
2Flipped
R Majority18D
Majority32R
Neither party made net gains in governorships in 2015, with 3 governorships contested. The national total moved from 18D-32R to 18D-32R. LA flipped to Democrats; KY flipped to Republicans.
Before:18D-32R
After:18D-32R
2 flipped
2 Seats Flipped
Flipped to Democratic (1)
Flipped to Republican (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2011 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2015 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | D+20.4 | R+29.8 | R+25.9 | R+8.7 | R+29.1 |
| Louisiana | R+47.9 | R+19.6 | R+18.6 | D+12.2 | D+60.2 |
| Mississippi | R+22.0 | R+17.8 | R+16.5 | R+33.9 | R+11.9 |
Contested States Demographics(3 states)
Total Pop.
12.1M
9.3M VAP
College+
26.8%
BA or higher
Avg Income
$60K
Median HH
Demographics
65% W|23% B|6% H