Elections were held in the United States on November 7, 1995. These elections were held during the second year of Bill Clinton's presidency and the last regularly scheduled elections until the 1996 presidential election. In this year, there were 3 gubernatorial races (Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi), as well as multiple ballot measures and local elections. The Republican Party flipped the governorship of Louisiana and made a +1 net gain.
Governor elections
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Two special elections were held during this year; the Republicans flipped one seat from the 1994 election and made a +1 net gain in the chamber.
District | Incumbent | This race | |||
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Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
California 15 | Norman Mineta | Democratic | 1974 | Incumbent resigned October 10, 1995 to accept a position with Lockheed Martin. New member elected December 12, 1995. Republican gain. |
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Illinois 2 | Mel Reynolds | Democratic | 1992 | Incumbent resigned October 1, 1995. New member elected December 12, 1995. Democratic hold. |
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Mayoral elections
- 1995 Baltimore mayoral election -- Democrat Kurt Schmoke is elected to a third term.[3]
- 1995 Tucson mayoral election -- Democrat George Miller wins re-election. Three wards were also up that year.[4]
Ballot measures
There were three amendments to the Constitution of Wisconsin on the ballot for the Spring general election. None of the amendments were ratified by voters.
Wisconsin Sports Lottery Referendum
For Question 1, a "yes" vote would have allowed the state to operate lottery games that had their proceeds go towards dedicated athletic facilities.
Gender Neutral Referendum
For Question 2, a "yes" vote would have removed unnecessary masculine pronouns used across the Wisconsin constitution.
Judges' Office Referendum
For Question 3, a "yes" vote would have allowed justices to assume other political offices "of public trust" after vacating their judicial office earlier than the expiration of their term.
References
- ^ "Jesse Jackson Jr. Wins Primary in Chicago". The New York Times. November 29, 1995.
- ^ Staff Reports (1995-12-13). "WIN FOR BOTH JACKSONS". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "1995 Baltimore City Election". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ City of Tucson, Arizona. ""Election History Report 1991 - 2013"" (PDF).
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