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

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge
• Marlow Cook, Jefferson County Judge/Executive
• Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Louie Nunn, Republican
• Henry Ward, Democratic

Other candidates

• Christian Glanz, Independent

Results

References