United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1939, 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 Keen Johnson 1939 Incumbent elected to full term. Louisiana(Held, 16 January and 20 February 1940) Earl Long 1939 Incumbent lost nomination to full term.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Mississippi Hugh L. White 1935 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold.
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