1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election

← 1915 November 4, 1919 1923 →
 
Nominee Edwin P. Morrow James D. Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 254,472 214,134
Percentage 53.82% 45.29%

Morrow:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Black:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

James D. Black
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edwin P. Morrow
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • G. D. Becker, Socialist

Results edit

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 edit

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