1792 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1792 Kentucky gubernatorial election

17 May 1791

Nominee Isaac Shelby Party Democratic-Republican Electoral vote No Data Percentage 100%

Governor before election Office Established Elected Governor Isaac Shelby Democratic-Republican

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

1. "Isaac Shelby". National Governors Association. December 8, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
2. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland & Company. p. 68. ISBN 9780786414390.
3. "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2024.