Election Name: | 1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Country: | Kentucky |
Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1923 |
Next Election: | 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1931 |
Election Date: | November 8, 1927 |
Image1: | File:Flem D. Sampson (KY).png |
Nominee1: | Flem D. Sampson |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 399,698 |
Percentage1: | 52.09% |
Nominee2: | J. C. W. Beckham |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 367,576 |
Percentage2: | 47.91% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | William J. Fields |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Flem D. Sampson |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1927. Republican nominee Flem D. Sampson defeated Democratic nominee former governor and former United States Senator J. C. W. Beckham with 52.09% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1927.[1]