1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 7, 1876
 
Nominee George T. Anthony John Martin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 69,176 46,201
Percentage 56.78% 37.92%

Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

Elected Governor

George T. Anthony
Republican

The 1876 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876. Republican nominee George T. Anthony defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 56.78% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George T. Anthony, Republican
  • John Martin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • J. Hudson, Independent

Results

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George T. Anthony 69,176 56.78%
Democratic John Martin 46,201 37.92%
Independent J. Hudson 6,020 4.94%
Majority 22,975
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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