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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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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% | |||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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