1816 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1816 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1816.

1816 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 5, 1816
 
Nominee George Madison
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 47,442
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Isaac Shelby
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

George Madison
Democratic-Republican

Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Isaac Shelby was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Former state auditor of public accounts George Madison was elected unopposed.

Madison died on October 14, 1816, six weeks after taking office, and was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor Gabriel Slaughter.

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