The 1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1951. Incumbent Democrat Lawrence Wetherby defeated Republican nominee Eugene Siler with 54.60% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 4, 1951.
Democratic primary
Candidates Lawrence Wetherby, incumbent Governor Howell W. Vincent, attorney Jesse N. R. Cecil
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Eugene Siler, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Wendell H. Meade, former U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Candidates Lawrence Wetherby, Democratic Eugene Siler, Republican
Results
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