1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Country:Kentucky
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1963
Next Election:1971 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1971
Election Date:November 7, 1967
Image1:File:Louie-Nunn (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Louie Nunn
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:453,323
Percentage1:51.20%
Nominee2:Henry Ward
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:425,674
Percentage2:47.99%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Ned Breathitt
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Louie Nunn
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1967. Republican nominee Louie Nunn defeated Democratic nominee Henry Ward with 51.20% of the vote.Nunn became the first Republican elected since 1943.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 23, 1967.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican 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 . 2019-03-05.