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.

1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 6, 1951

Nominee Lawrence Wetherby Eugene Siler Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 346,345 288,014 Percentage 54.60% 45.40%

County results Wetherby:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Siler:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Governor before election Lawrence Wetherby Democratic Elected Governor Lawrence Wetherby Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1951.[1]

Candidates

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

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Lawrence Wetherby (incumbent)	228,582	75.07
	Democratic	Howell W. Vincent	67,158	22.06
	Democratic	Jesse N. R. Cecil	8,764	2.88
Total votes			304,504	100.00

Candidates

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

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eugene Siler	62,143	58.43
	Republican	Wendell H. Meade	44,212	41.57
Total votes			106,355	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Lawrence Wetherby, Democratic
• Eugene Siler, Republican

Results

1951 Kentucky gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Lawrence Wetherby (incumbent)	346,345	54.60%
	Republican	Eugene Siler	288,014	45.40%
Majority			58,331
Turnout			634,359
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-07-01.