1975 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1975 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1975. Incumbent Democrat Julian Carroll defeated Republican nominee Robert E. Gable with 62.84% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 27, 1975.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Julian Carroll, incumbent Governor
• Todd Hollenbach, Jefferson County Judge/Executive
• Mary Louise Foust, former Kentucky State Auditor
• Robert McCreary Johnson

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Robert E. Gable, businessman
• Elmer Begley Jr.
• Tommy Klein
• Granville Thomas

Results

General election

Candidates

• Julian Carroll, Democratic
• Robert E. Gable, Republican

Results

References