1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1855. Know Nothing Charles S. Morehead defeated Democratic nominee Beverly L. Clarke with 51.63% of the vote.[1]

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election
← 1851 August 6, 1855 1859 →
 
Nominee Charles S. Morehead Beverly L. Clarke
Party Know Nothing Democratic
Alliance Whig
Popular vote 69,816 65,413
Percentage 51.63% 48.37%

Morehead:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Clarke:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Lazarus W. Powell
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles S. Morehead
Know Nothing

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Know Nothing Charles S. Morehead 69,816 51.63%
Democratic Beverly L. Clarke 65,413 48.37%

References

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  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 78–79. ISBN 9780786414390.