1991 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1991 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Country:Kentucky
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1987 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1987
Next Election:1995 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1995
Election Date:November 5, 1991
Turnout:44.1% 4.3 pp
Image1:File:Nate Morris Gov Jones (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Brereton Jones
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:540,468
Percentage1:64.73%
Nominee2:Larry J. Hopkins
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:294,452
Percentage2:35.27%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Wallace Wilkinson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Brereton Jones
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1991 Kentucky gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1991. Incumbent Governor Wallace Wilkinson was not eligible to seek a second term due to term limits established by the Kentucky Constitution, creating an open seat. At the time, Kentucky was one of two states, along with Virginia, which prohibited its governors from serving immediate successive terms. The Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor Brereton Jones, defeated Republican nominee and U.S. Congressman Larry J. Hopkins to win a term as governor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Withdrew

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Walsh . Edward . 1991-05-19 . KENTUCKY PLAYS OUT POLITICAL FEUD . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-06-21 . 0190-8286.
  2. Web site: Wilkinson Administration Tarnished by State, Federal Investigations . 2023-06-21 . AP NEWS . en.