1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

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

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1935.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2020-04-14.