| Election Name: | 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Kentucky |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1943 |
| Next Election: | 1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1951 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 1947 |
| Image1: | File:Earle-Clements.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Earle Clements |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 387,795 |
| Percentage1: | 57.24% |
| Nominee2: | Eldon S. Dummit |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 287,756 |
| Percentage2: | 42.48% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Simeon Willis |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Earle Clements |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.[1]
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Other candidates