1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1903. Incumbent Democrat J. C. W. Beckham defeated Republican nominee Morris B. Belknap with 52.12% of the vote.

1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 3, 1903

Nominee J. C. W. Beckham Morris B. Belknap Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 229,014 202,862 Percentage 52.12% 46.17%

Governor before election J. C. W. Beckham Democratic Elected Governor J. C. W. Beckham Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• J. C. W. Beckham, Democratic
• Morris B. Belknap, Republican

Other candidates

• T.P. Demaree, Prohibition
• Alfred Schmitz, Socialist Labor
• Adam Nagel, Socialist

Results

1903 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	J. C. W. Beckham	229,014	52.12%
	Republican	Morris B. Belknap	202,862	46.17%
	Prohibition	T.P. Demaree	4,830	1.10%
	Socialist Labor	Alfred Schmitz	2,044	0.47%
	Socialist	Adam Nagel	615	0.14%
Majority			26,152
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-06.