1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1979. Democratic nominee John Y. Brown Jr. defeated Republican nominee Louie Nunn with 59.41% of the vote.s were held on May 29, 1979.Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- John Y. Brown Jr., Democratic
- Louie Nunn, Republican
Results