Who did Fletcher defeat in the 2003 gubernatorial election?
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In the 2003 Kentucky gubernatorial election, Republican candidate Ernie Fletcher defeated Democratic nominee Ben Chandler. Fletcher's victory marked the first time in over three decades that a Republican had been elected governor of Kentucky. The race was closely contested, with Fletcher ultimately prevailing by a margin of less than 6,000 votes.
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