| Election Name: | 1939 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Kentucky |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1935 |
| Next Election: | 1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1943 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1939 |
| Image1: | File:Keen Johnson.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Keen Johnson |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 460,834 |
| Percentage1: | 56.51% |
| Nominee2: | King Swope |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 354,704 |
| Percentage2: | 43.49% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Keen Johnson |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Keen Johnson |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1939 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1939. Incumbent Democrat Keen Johnson defeated Republican nominee King Swope with 56.51% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1939.[1]