2023 Governor Elections
3 governorships contested • 1 flipped • Closest: Mississippi (R+3.3)
24D
26R
3Races
1Flipped
R Majority24D
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(D→R)
1 Seat Flipped
Flipped to Republican (1)
Historical Context
| State | 2019 Gov | 2016 Pres | 2020 Pres | 2023 Gov | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | D+0.4 | R+29.8 | R+25.9 | D+5.1 | D+4.7 |
| Louisiana | D+2.7 | R+19.6 | R+18.6 | R+34.2 | R+36.9 |
| Mississippi | R+5.1 | R+17.8 | R+16.5 | R+3.3 | D+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