1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1927. Republican nominee Flem D. Sampson defeated Democratic nominee J. C. W. Beckham with 52.09% of the vote.

1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 8, 1927
 
Nominee Flem D. Sampson J. C. W. Beckham
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 399,698 367,576
Percentage 52.09% 47.91%
Governor before election

William J. Fields
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Flem D. Sampson
Republican

Elections in Kentucky
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1927.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic J. C. W. Beckham 161,681 53.95
Democratic Robert T. Crowe 137,992 46.05
Total votes 299,673 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Flem D. Sampson 123,302 59.50
Republican Robert H. Lucas 83,927 40.50
Total votes 207,229 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Flem D. Sampson, Republican
  • J. C. W. Beckham, Democratic

Results
1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Flem D. Sampson 399,698 52.09%
Democratic J. C. W. Beckham 367,576 47.91%
Majority 32,122
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 2020-04-16.
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