1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Republican nominee Edwin P. Morrow defeated Democratic incumbent James D. Black with 53.82% of the vote.

1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 4, 1919
 
Nominee Edwin P. Morrow James D. Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 254,472 214,134
Percentage 53.82% 45.29%
Governor before election

James D. Black
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Edwin P. Morrow
Republican

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Edwin P. Morrow, Republican
  • James D. Black, Democratic

Other candidates

  • G. D. Becker, Socialist

Results
1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Edwin P. Morrow 254,472 53.82%
Democratic James D. Black (incumbent) 214,134 45.29%
Socialist G. D. Becker 4,221 0.89%
Majority 40,338
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
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