1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 7, 1876

Nominee George T. Anthony John Martin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 69,176 46,201 Percentage 56.78% 37.92%

County results Anthony:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Thomas A. Osborn Republican Elected Governor George T. Anthony Republican

The 1876 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876. Republican nominee George T. Anthony defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 56.78% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George T. Anthony, Republican
• John Martin, Democratic

Other candidates

• J. Hudson, Independent

Results

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George T. Anthony	69,176	56.78%
	Democratic	John Martin	46,201	37.92%
	Independent	J. Hudson	6,020	4.94%
Majority			22,975
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing