1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

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

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1927.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2020-04-16.