2019 Governor Elections
3 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: Kentucky (D+0.4)
25D
25R
3Races
1Flipped
25D
25R
Democrats gained 1 governorship in 2019, with 3 governorships contested. The national total moved from 24D-26R to 25D-25R. KY flipped to Democrats.
Before:24D-26R
After:25D-25R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:Kentucky(R→D)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Democratic (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2015 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2019 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | R+8.7 | R+29.8 | R+25.9 | D+0.4 | D+9.1 |
| Louisiana | D+12.2 | R+19.6 | R+18.6 | D+2.7 | R+9.6 |
| Mississippi | R+33.9 | R+17.8 | R+16.5 | R+5.1 | D+28.8 |
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