1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

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

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 2020-08-02.
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