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1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas A. Osborn James C. Cusey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,794 35,301
Percentage 56.41% 40.81%

County results
Osborn:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Cusey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Marshall:      40-50%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

The 1874 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Osborn defeated Democratic nominee James C. Cusey with 56.41% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Thomas A. Osborn, Republican
  • James C. Cusey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. K. Marshall, Temperance

Results

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1874 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Thomas A. Osborn (incumbent) 48,794 56.41%
Democratic James C. Cusey 35,301 40.81%
Prohibition W. K. Marshall 2,277 2.63%
Majority 13,493
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved August 3, 2020.