Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Kentucky
1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election|
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County results Congressional district results Brown: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Nunn: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
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The 1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1979. Democratic nominee John Y. Brown Jr. defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 59.41% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 29, 1979.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results