2023 Governor Elections

3 governorships contested1 flipped • Closest: Mississippi (R+3.3)

24D
26R
3Races
1Flipped
R Majority
26 majority
24D
Majority26R

Republicans gained 1 governorship in 2023, with 3 governorships contested. The national total moved from 25D-25R to 24D-26R. LA flipped to Republicans.

Before:25D-25R
After:24D-26R
1 flipped
Seats flipped:Louisiana(DR)

1 Seat Flipped

Flipped to Republican (1)

Historical Context

State2019 Gov2016 Pres2020 Pres2023 GovShift
KentuckyD+0.4R+29.8R+25.9D+5.1D+4.7
LouisianaD+2.7R+19.6R+18.6R+34.2R+36.9
MississippiR+5.1R+17.8R+16.5R+3.3D+1.8

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
Source: Official state election returnsakashicedge.com/elections/2023/governor