1868 Kentucky gubernatorial special election

The 1868 Kentucky gubernatorial special election was held in August 1868. Incumbent Democrat John W. Stevenson, who assumed office after the death of governor John L. Helm on September 8, 1867, defeated Republican nominee H. Tarvin Baker with 81.64% of the vote.

Candidates

 * John W. Stevenson, incumbent Democratic governor
 * H. Tarvin Baker, Republican