1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.

1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 4, 1947
 
Nominee Earle Clements Eldon S. Dummit
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 387,795 287,756
Percentage 57.24% 42.48%
Governor before election

Simeon Willis
Republican

 Elected Governor

Earle Clements
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Earle Clements 158,196 54.88
Democratic Harry Lee Waterfield 125,276 43.46
Democratic R. E. Lee Murphy 4,780 1.66
Total votes 288,252 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eldon S. Dummit 68,755 51.98
Republican John F. Williams 60,345 45.62
Republican Jesse W. Knox 3,175 2.40
Total votes 132,275 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Earle Clements, Democratic
  • Eldon S. Dummit, Republican

Other candidates

  • W. A. Sandefur, Socialist

Results
1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Earle Clements 387,795 57.24%
Republican Eldon S. Dummit 287,756 42.48%
Socialist W. A. Sandefur 1,928 0.29%
Majority 100,039
Turnout 675,551
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
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