1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1951. Incumbent Democrat Lawrence Wetherby defeated Republican nominee Eugene Siler with 54.60% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1951.

Candidates

 * Lawrence Wetherby, incumbent Governor
 * Howell W. Vincent, attorney
 * Jesse N. R. Cecil

Candidates

 * Eugene Siler, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals
 * Wendell H. Meade, former U.S. Representative

Candidates

 * Lawrence Wetherby, Democratic
 * Eugene Siler, Republican