1828 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1828 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1828.

1828 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 4, 1828
 
Nominee Thomas Metcalfe William T. Barry
Party National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 38,930 38,231
Percentage 50.45% 49.55%

Governor before election

Joseph Desha
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas Metcalfe
National Republican

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.

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