1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1931. Democratic nominee Ruby Laffoon defeated Republican nominee William B. Harrison with 54.28% of the vote.

1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 3, 1931
 
Nominee Ruby Laffoon William B. Harrison
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 438,513 366,982
Percentage 54.28% 45.43%

Governor before election

Flem D. Sampson
Republican

Elected Governor

Ruby Laffoon
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Ruby Laffoon, Democratic
  • William B. Harrison, Republican

Other candidates

  • John J. Thobe, Socialist
  • Herman Horning, Socialist Labor

Results

1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Ruby Laffoon 438,513 54.28%
Republican William B. Harrison 366,982 45.43%
Socialist John J. Thobe 1,163 0.14%
Socialist Labor Herman Horning 1,148 0.14%
Majority 71,531
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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