Election Name: | 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Country: | Kentucky |
Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1927 |
Next Election: | 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1935 |
Election Date: | November 3, 1931 |
Image1: | File:Ruby Laffoon Portrait.png |
Nominee1: | Ruby Laffoon |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 438,513 |
Percentage1: | 54.28% |
Nominee2: | William B. Harrison |
Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 366,982 |
Percentage2: | 45.43% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Flem D. Sampson |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | Ruby Laffoon |
After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1931. Democratic nominee Ruby Laffoon defeated Republican nominee William B. Harrison with 54.28% of the vote.
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