1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1907 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1907
Next Election:1915 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1915
Election Date:November 7, 1911
Image1:File:James-B-McCreary.jpg
Nominee1:James B. McCreary
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:226,549
Percentage1:52.01%
Nominee2:Edward C. O'Rear
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:195,672
Percentage2:44.92%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Augustus E. Willson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James B. McCreary
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates