The 1983 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1983, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat William Winter was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term. As of 2023[update], this is the last time that Hinds County has voted for the Republican candidate. Many also consider this election the last time that Democrats won a substantial victory in a Mississippi gubernatorial election.
As of 2024, this is the last Mississippi gubernatorial election and the most recent Mississippi gubernatorial election to feature major party nominees who are now both deceased.