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]
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General election edit
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.[2]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Isaac Shelby | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Isaac Shelby". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.