United States gubernatorial elections, 2003
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Governorships of California, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi |
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Results:
Republican pickups
Democratic pickups
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Four gubernatorial elections were held in the U.S. in 2003. Kentucky and Mississippi held their general elections on November 4. Louisiana held the first round of its jungle primary on October 4 and the runoff on November 15. In addition, California held a recall election on October 7.
- California recall election, 2003
- Kentucky gubernatorial election, 2003
- Louisiana gubernatorial election, 2003
- Mississippi gubernatorial election, 2003
The Republican Party had a net gain of 2 seats in 2003, picking up an open seat in Kentucky, removing a Democratic governor in California, and defeating a Democratic governor in Mississippi, while losing an open seat to the Democrats in Louisiana. The election was unusual because every seat up for election changed hands.
Election results
A bolded state name indicates an article specific to that state's election.
| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing Candidates |
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| California | Gray Davis | Democratic | Recalled, 55.4%-44.6% | Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) 48.58% Cruz Bustamante (D) 31.47% Tom McClintock (R) 13.41% Peter Camejo (G) 2.8% Full List |
| Kentucky | Paul Patton | Democratic | Term-limited, Republican victory | Ernie Fletcher (R) 55% Ben Chandler (D) 45% |
| Louisiana | Mike Foster | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Bobby Jindal (R) 33% (48% in runoff) Kathleen Blanco (D) 18% (52% in runoff) Richard Ieyoub (D) 16% Buddy Leach (D) 14% Randy Ewing (D) 9% Hunt Downer (R) 6% |
| Mississippi | Ronnie Musgrove | Democratic | Defeated, 45.81% | Haley Barbour (R) 52.59% John Cripps (Const.) 0.71% Shawn O'Hara (Ref.) 0.46% Sherman Dillon (G) 0.44% |
External links
- Mississippi Certified Election Results
- California Election Results CA Secretary of State Site
