2019 Candidates and Term Info
Incumbent: Governor Matt Bevin (R)
Length of Regular Terms: Four years
Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed by Constitution: Two
Incumbent Governor Eligible to Seek Reelection
Governor Bevin became governor in December 2015.
Primary Date: May 21, 2019
Democrat Candidate: Andy Beshear
Republican Candidate: Gov. Matt Bevin
Incumbent: Governor John Bel Edwards (D)
Length of Regular Terms: Four years
Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed by Constitution: Two
Incumbent Governor Eligible to Seek Reelection
Governor Edwards became governor in January 2016.
Primary Date: October 12, 2019
Democrat Candidate(s): Gov. John Bel Edwards
Republican Candidate(s): Eddie Rispone
Incumbent: Governor Phil Bryant (R)
Length of Regular Terms: Four years
Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed by Constitution: Two
Incumbent Governor is Term Limited
Governor Bryant became governor in January 2012 and was reelected to a second term in 2015.
Primary Date: August 6, 2019
Democrat Candidate(s): Jim Hood
Republican Candidate(s): Tate Reeves