The 1851 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 4 August 1851 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic nominee and former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives Lazarus W. Powell defeated Whig nominee and former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky Archibald Dixon.[1][2][3]
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General election edit
On election day, 4 August 1851, Democratic nominee Lazarus W. Powell won the election by a margin of 798 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Archibald Dixon, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Powell was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Kentucky on 2 September 1851.[4]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lazarus W. Powell | 54,821 | 48.78 | |
| Whig | Archibald Dixon | 54,023 | 48.07 | |
| Emancipation-Anti Slave State | Cassius Marcellus Clay | 3,531 | 3.14 | |
| Total votes | 112,375 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
References edit
- ^ Ramage, p. 72
- ^ Harrison, p. 731
- ^ Starling, p. 579
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 16, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2023.