1859 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1859 Kansas gubernatorial election
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December 6, 1859 1862  
  Charles L. Robinson.jpg SamuelMedary.jpg
Nominee Charles L. Robinson Samuel Medary
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote7,8485,401
Percentage59.24%40.76%

1859 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Robinson:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Medary:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
     No Data

Governor before election

Samuel Medary (Territorial)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles L. Robinson
Republican

The 1859 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on December 6, 1859, in order to elect the first Governor of Kansas upon Kansas acquiring statehood on January 29, 1861. Republican nominee and former member of the California Assembly from the 12th district Charles L. Robinson defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent Territorial Governor of Kansas Samuel Medary. [1]

Contents

General election

On election day, December 6, 1859, Republican nominee Charles L. Robinson won the election by a margin of 2,447 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Samuel Medary, thereby gaining Republican control over the new office of Governor. Robinson was sworn in as the 1st Governor of the new state of Kansas on February 1, 1861. [2]

Results

Kansas gubernatorial election, 1859
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Charles L. Robinson 7,848 59.24
Democratic Samuel Medary (incumbent)5,40140.76
Total votes13,249 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

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References

  1. "Charles L. Robinson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. "KS Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 3 March 2005. Retrieved 7 July 2023.