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 Primary elections were held on May 25, 1959.
Democratic primary
Candidates Bert Combs, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Harry Lee Waterfield, former Lieutenant Governor Jesse N. R. Cecil James L. Delk
Results
Republican primary
Candidates John M. Robsion Jr., former U.S. Representatives Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate Granville Thomas
Results
General election Candidates Bert Combs, Democratic John M. Robsion Jr., Republican
Results
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