1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1947 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1947. Democratic nominee Earle Clements defeated Republican nominee Eldon S. Dummit with 57.24% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 2, 1947.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Earle Clements, U.S. Representative
- Harry Lee Waterfield, State Representative
- R. E. Lee Murphy
Republican primary
Candidates
- Eldon S. Dummit, Attorney General of Kentucky
- John F. Williams
- Jesse W. Knox
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Earle Clements, Democratic
- Eldon S. Dummit, Republican