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The 1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5, to elect the Next Governor of Kentucky. Democratic candidate Ned Breathitt defeated Republican candidate Louie Nunn
Primary elections were held on May 28, 1963. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 318,858 | 53.76 | |
| Democratic | Happy Chandler | 256,451 | 43.24 | |
| Democratic | Mary Louise Foust | 13,416 | 2.26 | |
| Democratic | Wilton Benge Cupp | 4,387 | 0.74 | |
| Total votes | 593,112 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louie Nunn | 77,455 | 88.53 | |
| Republican | Jesse N. R. Cecil | 10,039 | 11.47 | |
| Total votes | 87,494 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ned Breathitt | 449,551 | 50.74% | ||
| Republican | Louie Nunn | 436,496 | 49.26% | ||
| Majority | 13,055 | ||||
| Turnout | 886,047 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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