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
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%
Governor before election

Lazarus W. Powell
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Charles S. Morehead
Know Nothing

General election

Candidates

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%

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - KY Governor Race - Aug 06, 1855". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
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