1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1955. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee Edwin R. Denney with 58.02% of the vote.

1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 7, 1955
 
Nominee Happy Chandler Edwin R. Denney
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 451,647 322,671
Percentage 58.02% 41.45%

Chandler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Denney:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Lawrence Wetherby
Democratic

Elected Governor

Happy Chandler
Democratic

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