1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Country:Kentucky
Flag Image:Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1947
Next Election:1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1955
Election Date:November 6, 1951
Image1:File:Lawrence-Wetherby (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Lawrence Wetherby
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:346,345
Percentage1:54.60%
Nominee2:Eugene Siler
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:288,014
Percentage2:45.40%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Lawrence Wetherby
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Lawrence Wetherby
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1951. Incumbent Democrat Lawrence Wetherby defeated Republican nominee Eugene Siler with 54.60% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1951.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-07-01.