1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1824.

1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 2, 1824
 
Nominee Joseph Desha Christopher Tompkins William Russell
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 38,378 22,499 3,900
Percentage 59.25% 34.73% 6.02%

Governor before election

John Adair
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph Desha
Democratic-Republican

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

Former U.S. Representative Joseph Desha defeated Christopher Tompkins and William Russell with 59.25% of the vote.

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