The 1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1855. Know Nothing Charles S. Morehead defeated Democratic nominee Beverly L. Clarke with 51.63% of the vote.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Know Nothing Charles S. Morehead 69,816 51.63%
Democratic Beverly L. Clarke 65,413 48.37%

References

  1. ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 78–79. ISBN 9780786414390.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1855_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election