1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1903. Incumbent Democrat J. C. W. Beckham defeated Republican nominee Morris B. Belknap with 52.12% of the vote.

1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 3, 1903
 
Nominee J. C. W. Beckham Morris B. Belknap
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 229,014 202,862
Percentage 52.12% 46.17%
Governor before election

J. C. W. Beckham
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. C. W. Beckham
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • J. C. W. Beckham, Democratic
  • Morris B. Belknap, Republican

Other candidates

  • T.P. Demaree, Prohibition
  • Alfred Schmitz, Socialist Labor
  • Adam Nagel, Socialist

Results
1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. C. W. Beckham 229,014 52.12%
Republican Morris B. Belknap 202,862 46.17%
Prohibition T.P. Demaree 4,830 1.10%
Socialist Labor Alfred Schmitz 2,044 0.47%
Socialist Adam Nagel 615 0.14%
Majority 26,152
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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