1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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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.
General election
Candidates
- James B. McCreary, Democratic
- John Marshall Harlan, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | James B. McCreary | 126,976 | 58.31% | ||
Republican | John Marshall Harlan | 90,795 | 41.69% | ||
Majority | 36,181 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-21.