1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 3, 1959
 
Nominee Bert Combs John M. Robsion Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 516,549 336,456
Percentage 60.56% 39.44%
County results
Combs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Robsion:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

Happy Chandler
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Bert Combs
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bert Combs 292,462 52.25
Democratic Harry Lee Waterfield 259,461 46.36
Democratic Jesse N. R. Cecil 4,303 0.77
Democratic James L. Delk 3,474 0.62
Total votes 559,700 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John M. Robsion Jr. 63,130 86.31
Republican Thurman Jerome Hamlin 6,019 8.23
Republican Granville Thomas 3,991 5.46
Total votes 73,140 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Bert Combs, Democratic
  • John M. Robsion Jr., Republican

Results
1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Bert Combs 516,549 60.56%
Republican John M. Robsion Jr. 336,456 39.44%
Majority 180,093
Turnout 853,005
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
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