1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election
	August 6, 1855
	Morehead: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%; Clarke: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Governor before election; Lazarus W. Powell; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Charles S. Morehead; Know Nothing

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

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

^ 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.

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