1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee Edward C. O'Rear with 52.01% of the vote.

1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 7, 1911
 
Nominee James B. McCreary Edward C. O'Rear
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,549 195,672
Percentage 52.01% 44.92%
Governor before election

Augustus E. Willson
Republican

 Elected Governor

James B. McCreary
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James B. McCreary, Democratic
  • Edward C. O'Rear, Republican

Other candidates

  • Walter B. Lanferselk, Socialist
  • J. D. Rodd, Prohibition
  • James H. Arnold, Socialist Labor
  • S. M. Payton, Independent

Results
1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic James B. McCreary 226,549 52.01%
Republican Edward C. O'Rear 195,672 44.92%
Socialist Walter B. Lanferselk 8,718 2.00%
Prohibition J. D. Rodd 3,673 0.84%
Socialist Labor James H. Arnold 800 0.18%
Independent S. M. Payton 218 0.05%
Majority 30,877
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
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