The 1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1979. Democratic nominee John Y. Brown Jr. defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 59.49% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 29, 1979.
Democratic primary Candidates John Y. Brown Jr., businessman Harvey I. Sloane, former Mayor of Louisville Terry McBrayer, former State Representative Carroll Hubbard, U.S. Representative Thelma Stovall, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Lyle L. Willis George L. Atkins, Kentucky State Auditor Doris Shuja Binion John J. Weikel
Results
Republican primary Candidates Louie Nunn, former Governor Ray B. White Elmer Begley Jr. Thurman Jerome Hamlin
Results
General election Candidates John Y. Brown Jr., Democratic Louie Nunn, Republican
Results
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