1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Democratic nominee William J. Fields defeated Republican nominee Charles I. Dawson with 53.25% of the vote.
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| Elections in Kentucky |
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1923.[1]
Candidates
- J. Campbell Cantrill, U.S. Representative
- Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Campbell Cantrill | 124,994 | 51.88 | |
| Democratic | Alben W. Barkley | 115,933 | 48.12 | |
| Total votes | 240,927 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William J. Fields, Democratic
- Charles I. Dawson, Republican
Other candidates
- William S. Demuth, Farmer–Labor
- M. A. Brinkmar, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Fields | 356,045 | 53.25% | ||
| Republican | Charles I. Dawson | 306,277 | 45.81% | ||
| Farmer–Labor | William S. Demuth | 3,606 | 0.54% | ||
| Socialist | M. A. Brinkmar | 2,647 | 0.40% | ||
| Majority | 49,768 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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