1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

August 6, 1855

Nominee Charles S. Morehead Beverly L. Clarke Party Know Nothing Democratic Alliance Whig Popular vote 69,816 65,413 Percentage 51.63% 48.37%

Morehead:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Clarke:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Lazarus W. Powell Democratic Elected Governor Charles S. Morehead Know Nothing

The 1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1855. Know Nothing Charles S. Morehead defeated Democratic nominee Beverly L. Clarke with 51.63% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• Charles S. Morehead, Know Nothing
• Beverly L. Clarke, Democratic

Results

1855 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Know Nothing	Charles S. Morehead	69,816	51.63%
	Democratic	Beverly L. Clarke	65,413	48.37%