1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.

Candidates

 * Earle Clements, U.S. Representative
 * Harry Lee Waterfield, State Representative
 * R. E. Lee Murphy

Candidates

 * Eldon S. Dummit, Attorney General of Kentucky
 * John F. Williams
 * Jesse W. Knox

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Earle Clements, Democratic
 * Eldon S. Dummit, Republican

Other candidates
 * W. A. Sandefur, Socialist