1832 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1832 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1832.

Incumbent National Republican Governor Thomas Metcalfe was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Democratic nominee John Breathitt defeated National Republican nominee Richard A. Buckner with 50.77% of the vote.

Breathitt died on February 21, 1834, and was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor Whig James T. Morehead.

Candidates

 * John Breathitt, Democratic, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
 * Richard A. Buckner, National Republican, former U.S. Representative