1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee Edward C. O'Rear with 52.01% of the vote.

1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election
← 1907 November 7, 1911 1915 →
 
Nominee James B. McCreary Edward C. O'Rear
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,549 195,672
Percentage 52.01% 44.92%

McCreary:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
O'Rear:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Augustus E. Willson
Republican

Elected Governor

James B. McCreary
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • James B. McCreary, Democratic
  • Edward C. O'Rear, Republican

Other candidates

  • Walter B. Lanfersiek, Socialist
  • J. D. Rodd, Prohibition
  • James H. Arnold, Socialist Labor
  • S. M. Payton, Independent

Results

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1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James B. McCreary 226,549 52.01% +5.14%
Republican Edward C. O'Rear 195,672 44.92% −6.25%
Socialist Walter B. Lanfersiek 8,718 2.00% +1.64%
Prohibition J. D. Rodd 3,673 0.84% −0.68%
Socialist Labor James H. Arnold 800 0.18% +0.09%
Independent S. M. Payton 218 0.05% N/A
Majority 30,877 7.09%
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 28, 2020.