1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Democratic nominee William J. Fields defeated Republican nominee Charles I. Dawson, the attorney general, with 53.25% of the vote. The Democratic State Central Executive Committee chose Fields to replace nominee J. Campbell Cantrill, a U.S. representative who died suddenly on September 2 two months before the election.[1]
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1923.[2]
Candidates
- J. Campbell Cantrill, U.S. Representative
- Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Representative
Results
Results by county:
Cantrill
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Barkley
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Campbell Cantrill | 124,994 | 51.88 | |
| Democratic | Alben W. Barkley | 115,933 | 48.12 | |
| Total votes | 240,927 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William J. Fields, Democratic
- Charles I. Dawson, Republican
Other candidates
- William S. Demuth, Farmer–Labor
- M. A. Brinkmar, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Fields | 356,045 | 53.25% | +7.96% | |
| Republican | Charles I. Dawson | 306,277 | 45.81% | -8.01% | |
| Farmer–Labor | William S. Demuth | 3,606 | 0.54% | N/A | |
| Socialist | M. A. Brinkmar | 2,647 | 0.40% | -0.49% | |
| Majority | 49,768 | 7.44% | |||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- "Congressman J. C. Cantrill Loses Battle for Life—Leader Meets First Defeat Against Odds", Lexington (KY) Herald, September 3, 1923, p. 1.
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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