1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 1, 1859
 
Nominee Beriah Magoffin Joshua Fry Bell
Party Democratic Opposition
Popular vote 76,187 67,283
Percentage 53.10% 46.90%
Magoffin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Bell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%
Tie:       No data:      
Governor before election

Charles S. Morehead
Democratic

Elected Governor

Beriah Magoffin
Democratic

The 1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1859. Democratic nominee Beriah Magoffin defeated Opposition Party candidate Joshua Fry Bell with 53.10% of the vote.

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