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The 1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1859. Democratic nominee Beriah Magoffin defeated Whig Joshua Fry Bell with 53.10% of the vote.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Beriah Magoffin 76,187 53.10% +4.73%
Whig Joshua Fry Bell 67,283 46.90% -4.73%

References

  1. ^ Harrison, Lowell (1992). The Kentucky Encyclopedia. Reed Business Information. p. 603. ISBN 9780813117720.