The 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1935. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee King Swope with 54.45% of the vote. Ruby Laffoon, the incumbent Democratic Party Governor, was term limited.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 3, 1935.
Democratic primary
Candidates Happy Chandler, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Thomas Rhea, State Highway Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis Elam Huddleston Bailey P. Wootton
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates Happy Chandler, Democratic King Swope, Republican
Other candidates W. E. Cissna, Prohibition W. A. Sandefur, Socialist Herman Hornung, Socialist Labor John J. Thobe, Cooperative Commonwealth
Results
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