Joseph Desha Democratic-Republican Thomas Metcalfe National Republican The 1828 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1828.

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

National Republican nominee Thomas Metcalfe defeated Democratic nominee William T. Barry with 50.45% of the vote.

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