The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.
Republican primary Candidates Eldon S. Dummit, Attorney General of Kentucky John F. Williams Jesse W. Knox
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Earle Clements, U.S. Representative Harry Lee Waterfield, State Representative R. E. Lee Murphy
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates Earle Clements, Democratic Eldon S. Dummit, Republican
Other candidates W. A. Sandefur, Socialist
Results
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