1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1967. Republican nominee Louie Nunn defeated Democratic nominee Henry Ward with 51.20% of the vote. Nunn became the first Republican elected since 1943.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 23, 1967.

Candidates

 * Henry Ward, former State Senator
 * Happy Chandler, former Governor
 * Harry Lee Waterfield, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * David Trapp
 * J.D. Buckman
 * Helen Breeden
 * William Shires
 * Jesse N.R. Cecil
 * Wilton Benge Cupp
 * W.E. Day

Candidates

 * Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge
 * Marlow Cook, Jefferson County Judge/Executive
 * Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Louie Nunn, Republican
 * Henry Ward, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Christian Glanz, Independent