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The 1828 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1828.
Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Desha was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.
National Republican nominee Thomas Metcalfe defeated Democratic nominee William T. Barry with 50.45% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- William T. Barry, Democratic, former Secretary of State of Kentucky
- Thomas Metcalfe, National Republican, former U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican | Thomas Metcalfe | 38,930 | 50.45% | ||
| Democratic | William T. Barry | 38,231 | 49.55% | ||
| Majority | 699 | 0.90% | |||
| Turnout | 77,161 | ||||
| National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican | Swing | ||||
See also
Old Court – New Court controversy
References
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- ^ Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S., eds. (1977). American State Governors, 1776-1976. Vol. I. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.: Oceana Publications, Inc. p. 209. ISBN 0-379-00665-0.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-0-7864-1439-0.
- ^ Harrison, Lowell H., ed. (2004). Kentucky's Governors (PDF). The University Press of Kentucky: Lexington, Kentucky. p. 34. ISBN 0-8131-2326-7.
- ^ Shaffner, Taliaferro P., ed. (1847). The Kentucky State Register, for the year 1847. Louisville: Morton & Griswold. p. 193.
- ^ "Kentucky". Delaware journal. Wilmington, Del. September 2, 1828. p. 3. Retrieved April 16, 2022.