1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election
The 1824 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1824. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor John Adair was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term. Former U.S. Representative Joseph Desha defeated Christopher Tompkins and William Russell with 59.25% of the vote. General election

Candidates
Joseph Desha, former U.S. Representative
William Russell, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Christopher Tompkins, former circuit judge

Desha represented the pro-relief faction and Tompkins and Russell represented the anti-relief faction. Results

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