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.

Candidates

 * Bert Combs, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals
 * Harry Lee Waterfield, former Lieutenant Governor
 * Jesse N. R. Cecil
 * James L. Delk

Results
[[File:1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election democratic primary results map by county.svg|thumb|250px|Results by county: {{legend|#6674de|Combs}}

{{legend|#a5b0ff|40–50%}}

{{legend|#7996e2|50–60%}}

{{legend|#6674de|60–70%}}

{{legend|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend|#2aacac|Waterfield}}

{{legend|#7ddddd|40–50%}}

{{legend|#51c2c2|50–60%}}

{{legend|#2aacac|60–70%}}

{{legend|#009696|70–80%}} ]]

Candidates

 * John M. Robsion Jr., former U.S. Representatives
 * Thurman Jerome Hamlin, perennial candidate
 * Granville Thomas

Candidates

 * Bert Combs, Democratic
 * John M. Robsion Jr., Republican