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.
General election Candidates William T. Barry, Democratic, former chief justice of the (New) Kentucky Court of Appeals Thomas Metcalfe, National Republican, former U.S. Representative
Results
See also Old Court – New Court controversy
References