| Election Name: | 1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Kentucky |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1939 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1939 |
| Next Election: | 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1947 |
| Election Date: | November 2, 1943 |
| Image1: | File:Simeon Willis (KY).png |
| Nominee1: | Simeon Willis |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 279,144 |
| Percentage1: | 50.49% |
| Nominee2: | J. Lyter Donaldson |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 270,525 |
| Percentage2: | 48.93% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Keen Johnson |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Simeon Willis |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1943. Republican nominee Simeon Willis defeated Democratic nominee J. Lyter Donaldson with 50.49% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 7, 1943.[1]
Major party candidates
Other candidates