The 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1955. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee Edwin R. Denney with 58.02% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 6, 1955.
Democratic primary
Candidates Happy Chandler, former United States Senator Bert Combs, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Jesse N. R. Cecil
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Edwin R. Denney, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky James L. Clay
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates Happy Chandler, Democratic Edwin R. Denney, Republican
Other candidates Robert H. Garrison, Prohibition Jesse K. Lewis, Free Citizens
Results
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