1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1951. Incumbent Democrat Lawrence Wetherby defeated Republican nominee Eugene Siler with 54.60% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1951.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Lawrence Wetherby, incumbent Governor
• Howell W. Vincent, attorney
• Jesse N. R. Cecil

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Eugene Siler, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals
• Wendell H. Meade, former U.S. Representative

Results

General election

Candidates

• Lawrence Wetherby, Democratic
• Eugene Siler, Republican

Results

References