Kentucky gubernatorial election
1851 Kentucky gubernatorial election|
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County results Congressional district resultsPowell: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Dixon: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
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The 1851 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 4 August 1851 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic nominee and former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives Lazarus W. Powell defeated Whig nominee and former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky Archibald Dixon.[1][2][3]
- ^ Ramage, p. 72
- ^ Harrison, p. 731
- ^ Starling, p. 579