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1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

← 1927 November 3, 1931 1935 →
 
Nominee Ruby Laffoon William B. Harrison
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 438,513 366,982
Percentage 54.28% 45.43%

Laffoon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Harrison:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
No vote:      


Governor before election

Flem D. Sampson
Republican

Elected Governor

Ruby Laffoon
Democratic

The 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1931. Democratic nominee Ruby Laffoon defeated Republican nominee William B. Harrison with 54.28% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

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1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Ruby Laffoon 438,513 54.28% +6.37%
Republican William B. Harrison 366,982 45.43% −6.66%
Socialist John J. Thobe 1,163 0.14% N/A
Socialist Labor Herman Horning 1,148 0.14% N/A
Majority 71,531 8.85%
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 15, 2020.
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