1792 Kentucky gubernatorial election |
| | | Nominee | Isaac Shelby | | | Party | Democratic-Republican | | Electoral vote | No Data | | Percentage | 100% | | |
Governor before election Office Established | Elected Governor Isaac Shelby Democratic-Republican | |
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The 1792 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 17 May 1791 in order to elect the first Governor of Kentucky upon Kentucky acquiring statehood on 1 June 1792. Democratic-Republican nominee Isaac Shelby was elected unanimously by an electoral college vote.[1]
Until 1800, Kentucky elected its governors through electors who were chosen via popular vote from the same districts as the Kentucky House of Representatives.[2]
General election
On election day, 17 May 1791, Democratic-Republican nominee Isaac Shelby won the election after being unanimously chosen by an electoral college vote, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Shelby was sworn in as the 1st Governor of Kentucky on 4 June 1792.[3]
Results
Kentucky gubernatorial election, 1792 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic-Republican | Isaac Shelby | No Data | 100.00 |
Total votes | No Data | 100.00 |
| Democratic-Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Isaac Shelby". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland & Company. p. 68. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.