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]

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1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

← 1851 August 6, 1855 1859 â†’

Nominee Charles S. Morehead Beverly L. Clarke Party Know Nothing Democratic Alliance Whig Popular vote 69,816 65,413 Percentage 51.63% 48.37%

County results Congressional district results Morehead:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Clarke:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Lazarus W. Powell Democratic Elected Governor Charles S. Morehead Know Nothing

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