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1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Earle Clements, Democratic
  • Eldon S. Dummit, Republican

Other candidates

  • W. A. Sandefur, Socialist

Results

References