1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 8, 1927
 
Nominee Flem D. Sampson J. C. W. Beckham
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 399,698 367,576
Percentage 52.09% 47.91%
Sampson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Beckham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Governor before election

William J. Fields
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Flem D. Sampson
Republican

The 1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1927. Republican nominee Flem D. Sampson defeated Democratic nominee J. C. W. Beckham with 52.09% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1927.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic J. C. W. Beckham 161,681 53.95
Democratic Robert T. Crowe 137,992 46.05
Total votes 299,673 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Flem D. Sampson 123,302 59.50
Republican Robert H. Lucas 83,927 40.50
Total votes 207,229 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Flem D. Sampson, Republican
  • J. C. W. Beckham, Democratic

Results

1927 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Flem D. Sampson 399,698 52.09% +6.28%
Democratic J. C. W. Beckham 367,576 47.91% -5.34%
Majority 32,122 4.18%
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
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