1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg
  1915 November 4, 1919 1923  
  Edwin P Morrow.jpg James-Dixon-Black.jpg
Nominee Edwin P. Morrow James D. Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote254,472214,134
Percentage53.82%45.29%

1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election results map by congressional district.svg
Morrow:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Black:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%

Governor before election

James D. Black
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edwin P. Morrow
Republican

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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Edwin P. Morrow 254,472 53.82% +4.86%
Democratic James D. Black (incumbent)214,13445.29%−3.77%
Socialist G. D. Becker4,2210.89%+0.15%
Majority40,3388.53%
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

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