1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 2, 1875
 
Nominee James B. McCreary John Marshall Harlan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,976 90,795
Percentage 58.31% 41.69%
County results
McCreary:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Harlan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Preston Leslie
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James B. McCreary
Democratic

The 1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1875. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.31% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • James B. McCreary, Democratic
  • John Marshall Harlan, Republican

Results

1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James B. McCreary 126,976 58.31% -0.30%
Republican John Marshall Harlan 90,795 41.69% +0.30%
Majority 36,181 16.62%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
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