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The 1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1963. Democratic nominee Ned Breathitt defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 50.74% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on May 28, 1963. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 318,858 | 53.76 | |
| Democratic | Happy Chandler | 256,451 | 43.24 | |
| Democratic | Mary Louise Foust | 13,416 | 2.26 | |
| Democratic | Wilton Benge Cupp | 4,387 | 0.74 | |
| Total votes | 593,112 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louie Nunn | 77,455 | 88.53 | |
| Republican | Jesse N. R. Cecil | 10,039 | 11.47 | |
| Total votes | 87,494 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 449,551 | 50.74% | ||
| Republican | Louie Nunn | 436,496 | 49.26% | ||
| Majority | 13,055 | ||||
| Turnout | 886,047 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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