1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1955. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee Edwin R. Denney with 58.02% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1955.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Happy Chandler, former United States Senator
• Bert Combs, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals
• Jesse N. R. Cecil

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Edwin R. Denney, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
• James L. Clay

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Happy Chandler, Democratic
• Edwin R. Denney, Republican

Other candidates

• Robert H. Garrison, Prohibition
• Jesse K. Lewis, Independent

Results

References