2003 United States gubernatorial elections
United States gubernatorial elections were held in four states. 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
Election results
A bolded state name indicates an article specific to that state's election.| State | Incumbent | Party | Status | Opposing candidates |
| California | Gray Davis | Democratic | Recalled, 55.4%-44.6% | Arnold Schwarzenegger 48.58% Cruz Bustamante 31.47% Tom McClintock 13.41% Peter Camejo 2.8% Full List |
| Kentucky | Paul Patton | Democratic | Term-limited, Republican victory | Ernie Fletcher 55% Ben Chandler 45% |
| Louisiana | Mike Foster | Republican | Term-limited, Democratic victory | Bobby Jindal 33% Kathleen Blanco 18% Richard Ieyoub 16% Buddy Leach 14% Randy Ewing 9% Hunt Downer 6% |
| Mississippi | Ronnie Musgrove | Democratic | Defeated, 45.81% | Haley Barbour 52.59% John Cripps 0.71% Shawn O'Hara 0.46% Sherman Dillon 0.44% |