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.

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

August 6, 1855

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

Candidates

• Charles S. Morehead, Know Nothing
• Beverly L. Clarke, Democratic

Results

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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