1999 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1999 Kentucky gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1999, for the post of Governor of Kentucky. Democratic incumbent Governor Paul E. Patton defeated Republican nominee Peppy Martin to win a second term.

It was the first time that the election was held since the Kentucky General Assembly changed its term limits law in 1992, allowing Patton to run again and leaving Virginia as the only state that prohibits its Governor from serving immediate successive terms. This is the last time the winner of the state's gubernatorial election was not of the same party as the national winner of the next presidential election. This election was the first time since 1903 that an incumbent Democratic Governor of Kentucky was re-elected.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Paul E. Patton, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Peppy Martin, perennial candidate
• David Lynn Williams, perennial candidate

Results

General election

Results

References

1. 2011 Kentucky gubernatorial election
2. 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election
3. 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial election
4. 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election
5. 2007 Kentucky gubernatorial election
6. 2003 Kentucky gubernatorial election
7. 1995 Kentucky gubernatorial election
8. 1987 Kentucky gubernatorial election
9. 1991 Kentucky gubernatorial election
10. 1863 Kentucky gubernatorial election
11. 1975 Kentucky gubernatorial election
12. 1979 Kentucky gubernatorial election
13. 1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
14. 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election
15. 1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election
16. 1919 Kentucky gubernatorial election
17. 1915 Kentucky gubernatorial election
18. 1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election
19. 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election
20. 1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election