The 1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1967. Republican nominee Louie Nunn defeated Democratic nominee Henry Ward with 51.20% of the vote. Nunn became the first Republican elected since 1943.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 23, 1967.
Democratic primary
Candidates Henry Ward, former State Senator Happy Chandler, former Governor Harry Lee Waterfield, incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Trapp J.D. Buckman Helen Breeden William Shires Jesse N.R. Cecil Wilton Benge Cupp W.E. Day
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge Marlow Cook, Jefferson County Judge/Executive Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates Louie Nunn, Republican Henry Ward, Democratic
Other candidates Christian Glanz, Conservative
Results
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