The 1923 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Democratic nominee

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defeated

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nominee Charles I. Dawson, the attorney general, with 53.25% of the vote. The Democratic State Central Executive Committee chose Fields to replace nominee

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, a U.S. representative who died suddenly on September 2 two months before the election."Congressman J. C. Cantrill Loses Battle for Life—Leader Meets First Defeat Against Odds", ''Lexington (KY) Herald'', September 3, 1923, p. 1.

Primary elections

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s were held on August 4, 1923.

Democratic primary

Candidates

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, U.S. Representative

Results

1923 Kentucky Gubernatorial Election Democratic Primary

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *William J. Fields, Democratic *Charles I. Dawson, Republican Other candidates *William S. Demuth, Farmer–Labor *M. A. Brinkmar, Socialist

Results

References

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1923 Kentucky elections