Elections were held on Tuesday, November 7, 1995, comprising 3 gubernatorial races, 2 congressional special elections, and a plethora of other local elections across the United States. No Senate special elections were held.
Federal elections United States House of Representatives special elections In 1995 two seats were under special elections.
! | Norman Mineta | | Democratic | 1974 | | Incumbent resigned October 10, 1995 to accept a position with Lockheed Martin.New member elected December 12, 1995.Republican gain. | nowrap | |- ! | Mel Reynolds | | Democratic | 1992 | | Incumbent resigned October 1, 1995.New member elected December 12, 1995.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
State and local elections Several statewide elections were held this year, most notably the gubernatorial elections in three U.S. States.
Gubernatorial elections
The Republican party gained Louisiana.
State Incumbent Party Firstelected Result Candidates Kentucky Brereton Jones Democratic 1991 Incumbent term-limited.New governor elected.Democratic hold. Louisiana Edwin Edwards Democratic 19721979 19831987 1991 Incumbent retired.New governor elected.Republican gain. Mississippi Kirk Fordice Republican 1991 Incumbent re-elected.
Mayoral elections
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