1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Democratic nominee William J. Fields defeated Republican nominee Charles I. Dawson with 53.25% of the vote.

1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 6, 1923

Nominee William J. Fields Charles I. Dawson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 356,045 306,277 Percentage 53.25% 45.81%

Governor before election Edwin P. Morrow Republican Elected Governor William J. Fields Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1923.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• J. Campbell Cantrill, U.S. Representative
• Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	J. Campbell Cantrill	124,994	51.88
	Democratic	Alben W. Barkley	115,933	48.12
Total votes			240,927	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• William J. Fields, Democratic
• Charles I. Dawson, Republican

Other candidates

• William S. Demuth, Farmer–Labor
• M. A. Brinkmar, Socialist

Results

1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	William J. Fields	356,045	53.25%
	Republican	Charles I. Dawson	306,277	45.81%
	Farmer–Labor	William S. Demuth	3,606	0.54%
	Socialist	M. A. Brinkmar	2,647	0.40%
Majority			49,768
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.