United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1947, 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 Simeon Willis 1943 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic gain. Louisiana(Held, 20 April 1948) Jimmie Davis 1944 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Mississippi Fielding L. Wright 1946 Incumbent elected to full term.
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