1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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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. Incumbent Republican Governor Flemon âFlemâ Sampson was term-limited.
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November 3, 1931
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  Laffoon: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Harrison: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% No vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Ruby Laffoon, Democratic
- William B. Harrison, Republican
Other candidates
- John J. Thobe, Socialist
- Herman Horning, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruby Laffoon | 438,513 | 54.28% | +6.37% | |
| Republican | William B. Harrison | 366,982 | 45.43% | â6.66% | |
| 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 | ||||
