1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1911 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee Edward C. O'Rear with 52.01% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * James B. McCreary, Democratic
 * Edward C. O'Rear, Republican

Other candidates
 * Walter B. Lanfersiek, Socialist
 * J. D. Rodd, Prohibition
 * James H. Arnold, Socialist Labor
 * S. M. Payton, Independent