United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1987, in three states and one territory. Democrats, for the last time as of 2024, retained all three seats up for election; although three new people were elected governor. This is also the last time Louisiana, Kentucky and Mississippi all elected Democrat governors.

Quick Facts 4 governorships 3 states; 1 territory, Majority party ...

1987 United States gubernatorial elections

← 1986 October 24 and November 3, 1987 1988 →
4 governorships 3 states; 1 territory
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 26 24 Seats after 26 24 Seat change Seats up 3 0 Seats won 3 0
Democratic hold

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