1967 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in November 1967, in three states.

1967 United States gubernatorial elections
November 7, 1967
February 6, 1968 (LA)
3 state governorships
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 25 governorships 25 governorships
Seats before 25 25
Seats after 26 24
Seat change 1 1
  Democratic holds
  Democratic pickups
  Republican holds
  Republican pickups

In Kentucky, Ned Breathitt wasn't allowed to run for a second term under the term limits rule at the time, a rule that was changed in 1992.[1]

In Mississippi, Paul B. Johnson Jr. was also not eligible to run for a second term, a rule that was changed in the mid-1980s.[2]

In Louisiana, John McKeithen was the first governor to serve two consecutive terms. The primary for his second term was on November 4, 1967, and the actual election was on February 6, 1968, with no Republican opposition.[3][4][5]

StateIncumbentPartyStatusOpposing candidates
KentuckyNed BreathittDemocraticTerm-limited, Republican victoryLouie Nunn Republican 51.20%
Henry Ward (Democratic) 47.99%
Christian Glanz (Conservative) 0.81%
[6]
LouisianaJohn McKeithenDemocraticRe-elected 100% in the general election[5](Democratic primary results)
John McKeithen 80.64%
John Rarick 17.34%
Cy D.F. Courtney 0.84%
Frank Joseph Ahern 0.69%
A. Roswell Thompson 0.49%
[7]
MississippiPaul B. Johnson, Jr.DemocraticTerm-limited, Democratic victoryJohn Bell Williams (Democratic) 70.27%
Rubel L. Phillips (Republican) 29.73%
[8]

References
  1. "Kentucky Constitution Section 71". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. "Gov.-elect Bryant's 8 appointments could impact college board". 22 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. Honan, William (5 June 1999). "J. J. McKeithen, 81, Governor Of Louisiana, 1964 to 1972". nytimes.com. New York Times. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. "LA Governor D Primary". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  5. "LA Governor". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  6. "KY Governor". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  7. "LA Governor – D Primary". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  8. "MS Governor". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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