1808 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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1808 Kentucky gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Charles Scott | John Allen | Green Clay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic-Republican | Democratic-Republican | Democratic-Republican |
| Popular vote | 22,050 | 8,430 | 5,516 |
| Percentage | 61.26% | 23.42% | 15.32% |
County results
Scott: 30-40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70-80% 80-90% >90%
Allen: 30-40% 40–50% 50–60% >90%
Clay: 50–60% 70–80% 80-90%
No Data/Vote:
Scott: 30-40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70-80% 80-90% >90%
Allen: 30-40% 40–50% 50–60% >90%
Clay: 50–60% 70–80% 80-90%
No Data/Vote:
The 1808 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 1 August 1808 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic-Republican candidate Charles Scott defeated fellow Democratic-Republican candidates John Allen and Green Clay.[1]
General election
[edit ]On election day, 1 August 1808, Democratic-Republican candidate Charles Scott won the election by a margin of 13,620 votes against his foremost opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate John Allen, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Scott was sworn in as the 4th governor of Kentucky on 23 August 1808.[2]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Charles Scott | 22,050 | 61.26 | |
| Democratic-Republican | John Allen | 8,430 | 23.42 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Green Clay | 5,516 | 15.32 | |
| Total votes | 35,996 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "Charles Scott". National Governors Association. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 23, 2024.