1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 28, 1963.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ned Breathitt, former State Representative
- Happy Chandler, former Governor
- Mary Louise Foust, former Kentucky State Auditor
- Wilton Benge Cupp
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 318,858 | 53.76 | |
Democratic | Happy Chandler | 256,451 | 43.24 | |
Democratic | Mary Louise Foust | 13,416 | 2.26 | |
Democratic | Wilton Benge Cupp | 4,387 | 0.74 | |
Total votes | 593,112 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge
- Jesse N. R. Cecil
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Louie Nunn | 77,455 | 88.53 | |
Republican | Jesse N. R. Cecil | 10,039 | 11.47 | |
Total votes | 87,494 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Ned Breathitt, Democratic
- Louie Nunn, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 449,551 | 50.74% | ||
Republican | Louie Nunn | 436,496 | 49.26% | ||
Majority | 13,055 | ||||
Turnout | 886,047 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
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References
- "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-05-09.
- "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-05-09.
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