1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1967. Republican nominee Louie Nunn defeated Democratic nominee Henry Ward with 51.20% of the vote.
Nunn became the first Republican elected since 1943.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 23, 1967.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Henry Ward, former State Senator
- Happy Chandler, former Governor
- Harry Lee Waterfield, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- David Trapp
- J.D. Buckman
- Helen Breeden
- William Shires
- Jesse N.R. Cecil
- Wilton Benge Cupp
- W.E. Day
Republican primary
Candidates
- Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge
- Marlow Cook, Jefferson County Judge/Executive
- Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Louie Nunn, Republican
- Henry Ward, Democratic
- Christian Glanz, Independent