1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Country:Kentucky
Flag Image:Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1955
Next Election:1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1963
Election Date:November 3, 1959
Image1:File:Bert-Combs (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bert Combs
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:516,549
Percentage1:60.56%
Nominee2:John M. Robsion Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:336,456
Percentage2:39.44%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Happy Chandler
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Bert Combs
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1959. Democratic nominee Bert Combs defeated Republican nominee John M. Robsion Jr. with 60.56% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 25, 1959.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-05-10.