1975 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1975 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1975. Incumbent Democrat Julian Carroll defeated Republican nominee Robert E. Gable with 62.84% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 27, 1975.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Julian Carroll, incumbent Governor
- Todd Hollenbach, Jefferson County Judge/Executive
- Mary Louise Foust, former Kentucky State Auditor
- Robert McCreary Johnson
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert E. Gable, businessman
- Elmer Begley Jr.
- Tommy Klein
- Granville Thomas
General election
Candidates
- Julian Carroll, Democratic
- Robert E. Gable, Republican