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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Kentucky
1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election|
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County results
Congressional district results Chandler: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Denney: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
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The 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1955.
Democratic nominee
Happy Chandler defeated
Republican nominee
Edwin R. Denney with 58.02% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1955.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Happy Chandler, Democratic
- Edwin R. Denney, Republican
Other candidates
- Robert H. Garrison, Prohibition
- Jesse K. Lewis, Independent
Results
References