1999Final results
1999 election for Kentucky Governor
Governor · Kentucky
Paul E. Patton (D) won with 60.7% of the vote, defeating Peppy Martin (R) by 38.5 points.
Paul E. PattonDemocrat · winner
60.7%352,099
Peppy MartinRepublican
22.2%128,788
Gatewood GalbraithReform
15.3%88,930
Nailah Jumoke-YarbroughNo Labels
1.2%6,934
Hoby AndersonOther party
0.6%3,323
580,074 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1999
Races before and after
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The candidates
Paul E. Patton (D)Peppy Martin (R)Gatewood Galbraith (REF)
Also on the ballot: Nailah Jumoke-Yarbrough (No Labels), 1.2%; Hoby Anderson (Other party), 0.6%