Thomas Metcalfe National Republican John Breathitt Democratic 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.

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