1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Julian Carroll Democratic John Y.

Brown Jr. Democratic The 1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1979.

Brown Jr. defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 59.41% of the vote.

Primary elections were held on May 29, 1979.

This Kentucky elections-related article is a stub.

Democratic primary results by county.
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  • Brown—50–60%
  • Brown—40–50%
  • Brown—30–40%
  • Brown—20–30%
  • Sloane—50–60%
  • Sloane—40–50%
  • Sloane—30–40%
  • Sloane—20–30%
  • McBrayer—70–80%
  • McBrayer—60–70%
  • McBrayer—50–60%
  • McBrayer—40–50%
  • McBrayer—30–40%
  • McBrayer—20–30%
  • Hubbard—60–70%
  • Hubbard—50–60%
  • Hubbard—40–50%
  • Hubbard—30–40%
  • Hubbard—20–30%
  • Stovall—40–50%