1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Country:Kentucky
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1959
Next Election:1967 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1967
Election Date:November 5, 1963
Image1:File:Ned-Breathitt-at-desk (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ned Breathitt
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:449,551
Percentage1:50.74%
Nominee2:Louie Nunn
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:436,496
Percentage2:49.26%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Bert Combs
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Ned Breathitt
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1963. Democratic nominee Ned Breathitt defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 50.74% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 28, 1963.[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 . 2019-05-09.