1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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The 1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Republican nominee Edwin P. Morrow defeated Democratic incumbent James D. Black with 53.82% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Edwin P. Morrow, Republican
- James D. Black, Democratic
Other candidates
- G. D. Becker, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edwin P. Morrow | 254,472 | 53.82% | ||
| Democratic | James D. Black (incumbent) | 214,134 | 45.29% | ||
| Socialist | G. D. Becker | 4,221 | 0.89% | ||
| Majority | 40,338 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.