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1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Martin Thomas Moonlight
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 149,715 115,667
Percentage 54.74% 42.29%

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John Martin, Republican
  • Thomas Moonlight, Democratic

Other candidates

  • C. H. Brancombe, Prohibition

Results

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Martin 149,715 54.74%
Democratic Thomas Moonlight 115,667 42.29%
Prohibition C. H. Brancombe 8,094 2.96%
Majority 34,048
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.