The 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Democratic nominee William J. Fields defeated Republican nominee Charles I. Dawson, the attorney general, with 53.25% of the vote. The Democratic State Central Executive Committee chose Fields to replace nominee J. Campbell Cantrill, a U.S. representative who died suddenly on September 2 two months before the election."Congressman J. C. Cantrill Loses Battle for Life—Leader Meets First Defeat Against Odds", Lexington (KY) Herald, September 3, 1923, p. 1.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 4, 1923.
Democratic primary
Candidates J. Campbell Cantrill, U.S. Representative Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates William J. Fields, Democratic Charles I. Dawson, Republican
Other candidates William S. Demuth, Farmer–Labor M. A. Brinkmar, Socialist
Results
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