1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 1, 1859
 
Nominee Beriah Magoffin Joshua Fry Bell
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 76,187 67,283
Percentage 53.10% 46.90%

Governor before election

Charles S. Morehead
Democratic

Elected Governor

Beriah Magoffin
Democratic

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