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The 1792 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 17 May 1791 in order to elect the first Governor of Kentucky upon Kentucky acquiring statehood on 1 June 1792. Democratic-Republican nominee Isaac Shelby was elected unanimously by an electoral college vote.[1]

General election

On election day, 17 May 1791, Democratic-Republican nominee Isaac Shelby won the election after being unanimously chosen by an electoral college vote, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Shelby was sworn in as the 1st Governor of Kentucky on 4 June 1792.[2]

Results

Kentucky gubernatorial election, 1792
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Isaac Shelby 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Isaac Shelby". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.