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The 1832 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1832.
Incumbent National Republican Governor Thomas Metcalfe was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.
Democratic nominee John Breathitt defeated National Republican nominee Richard A. Buckner with 50.77% of the vote.
Breathitt died on February 21, 1834, and was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor Whig James T. Morehead.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John Breathitt | 40,715 | 50.77% | +1.15% | |
| National Republican | Richard A. Buckner | 39,473 | 49.23% | -1.15% | |
| Majority | 1,242 | 1.56% | |||
| Turnout | 80,188 | ||||
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