1991 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 5, 1991, in three states and one territory. Prior to the elections, Democrats held two seats and Republicans held one. The national balance of power did not change as a result of the elections, but the balance of power shifted in two states.

Election results
In Kentucky, the incumbent governor, Wallace Wilkinson, was term limited. Lieutenant Governor Brereton C. Jones was the candidate for the Democrats and ran against Representative Larry J. Hopkins.

Closest races
States where the margin of victory was under 5%:
 * 1)  Mississippi, 3.2%