1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1931 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1931. Democratic nominee Ruby Laffoon defeated Republican nominee William B. Harrison with 54.28% of the vote. Incumbent Republican Governor Flemon “Flem” Sampson was term-limited.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Ruby Laffoon, Democratic
- William B. Harrison, Republican
- John J. Thobe, Socialist
- Herman Horning, Socialist Labor