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Election for Governor of Kentucky
The 1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1859. Democratic nominee Beriah Magoffin defeated Whig Joshua Fry Bell with 53.10% of the vote.[1]
General election
Candidates
- Beriah Magoffin, Democratic
- Joshua Fry Bell, Whig
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Beriah Magoffin | 76,187 | 53.10% | +4.73% | |
Whig | Joshua Fry Bell | 67,283 | 46.90% | -4.73% |
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