1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.

1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 4, 1947
 
Nominee Earle Clements Eldon S. Dummit
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 387,795 287,756
Percentage 57.24% 42.48%

Clements:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Dummit:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Simeon Willis
Republican

Elected Governor

Earle Clements
Democratic

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