1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878
 
Nominee John St. John John R. Goodin David P. Mitchell
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 74,020 37,208 27,057
Percentage 53.52% 26.91% 19.57%

Governor before election

George T. Anthony
Republican

Elected Governor

John St. John
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John St. John, Republican
  • John R. Goodin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • David P. Mitchell, Greenback

Results

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John St. John 74,020 53.52%
Democratic John R. Goodin 37,208 26.91%
Greenback David P. Mitchell 27,057 19.57%
Majority 36,812
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
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