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.

1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 6, 1923
 
Nominee William J. Fields Charles I. Dawson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 356,045 306,277
Percentage 53.25% 45.81%

Governor before election

Edwin P. Morrow
Republican

Elected Governor

William J. Fields
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1923.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
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

1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
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
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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