1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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
Republican primary
Candidates
- John M. Robsion Jr., former U.S. Representatives
- Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate
- Granville Thomas
General election
Candidates
- Bert Combs, Democratic
- John M. Robsion Jr., Republican