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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.
Primary elections were held on May 25, 1959. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bert Combs | 292,462 | 52.25 | |
| Democratic | Harry Lee Waterfield | 259,461 | 46.36 | |
| Democratic | Jesse N. R. Cecil | 4,303 | 0.77 | |
| Democratic | James L. Delk | 3,474 | 0.62 | |
| Total votes | 559,700 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John M. Robsion Jr. | 63,130 | 86.31 | |
| Republican | Thurman Jerome Hamlin | 6,019 | 8.23 | |
| Republican | Granville Thomas | 3,991 | 5.46 | |
| Total votes | 73,140 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bert Combs | 516,549 | 60.56% | ||
| Republican | John M. Robsion Jr. | 336,456 | 39.44% | ||
| Majority | 180,093 | ||||
| Turnout | 853,005 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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