1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1886 Kansas gubernatorial election
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  1884 November 2, 1886 1888  
  John alexander martin.jpeg Thomas Moonlight by Studio of Mathew Brady.jpg
Nominee John Martin Thomas Moonlight
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote149,715115,667
Percentage54.74%42.29%

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Martin:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Moonlight:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
No Data/Vote:     

Governor before election

John Martin
Republican

Elected Governor

John Martin
Republican

The 1886 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican John Martin defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Moonlight with 54.74% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Martin (incumbent) 149,715 54.74%
Democratic Thomas Moonlight 115,66742.29%
Prohibition C. H. Brancombe8,0942.96%
Majority34,048
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved July 11, 2020.