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 were held on August 4, 1951.[1]