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, Conservative === Results === == References ==