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

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

Other candidates

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

Results
1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
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

References
  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
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