1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1963. Democratic nominee Ned Breathitt defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 50.74% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 28, 1963.

Candidates

 * Ned Breathitt, former State Representative
 * Happy Chandler, former Governor
 * Mary Louise Foust, former Kentucky State Auditor
 * Wilton Benge Cupp

Candidates

 * Louie Nunn, former Barren County judge
 * Jesse N. R. Cecil

Candidates

 * Ned Breathitt, Democratic
 * Louie Nunn, Republican