Election Name: | 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Country: | Kentucky |
Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1931 |
Next Election: | 1939 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1939 |
Election Date: | November 5, 1935 |
Image1: | File:Happy Chandler - Harris and Ewing Crop.jpg |
Nominee1: | Happy Chandler |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 556,262 |
Percentage1: | 54.45% |
Nominee2: | King Swope |
Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 461,104 |
Percentage2: | 45.14% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Ruby Laffoon |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Happy Chandler |
After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1935. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee King Swope with 54.45% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 3, 1935.[1]
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