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 were held on May 25, 1959.[1]