1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 3, 1931

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

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Ruby Laffoon, Democratic
• William B. Harrison, Republican

Other candidates

• John J. Thobe, Socialist
• Herman Horning, Socialist Labor

Results

1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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