1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1959. Democratic nominee Bert Combs defeated Republican nominee John M. Robsion Jr. with 60.56% of the vote.

1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election

November 3, 1959
 
Nominee Bert Combs John M. Robsion Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 516,549 336,456
Percentage 60.56% 39.44%

Combs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Robsion:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Happy Chandler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Bert Combs
Democratic

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