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The 1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Republican nominee Edwin P. Morrow defeated Democratic incumbent James D. Black with 53.82% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Edwin P. Morrow, Republican
  • James D. Black, Democratic

Other candidates

  • G. D. Becker, Socialist

Results

1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edwin P. Morrow 254,472 53.82% +4.86%
Democratic James D. Black (incumbent) 214,134 45.29% -3.77%
Socialist G. D. Becker 4,221 0.89% +0.15%
Majority 40,338 8.53%
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 22, 2020.