1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1824.

Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor John Adair was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Former U.S. Representative Joseph Desha defeated Christopher Tompkins and William Russell with 59.25% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Joseph Desha, former U.S. Representative
 * William Russell, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
 * Christopher Tompkins, former circuit judge

Desha represented the pro-relief faction and Tompkins and Russell represented the anti-relief faction.