United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1951, in three states. Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi hold their gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, preceding the United States presidential election year.
Race summary Results State Incumbent Party Firstelected Result Candidates Kentucky Lawrence Wetherby 1950 Incumbent elected to full term. Louisiana(Held, 22 April 1952) Earl Long 19391940 1948 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Mississippi Fielding L. Wright 1946 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold.
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