1882 Kansas gubernatorial election

1882 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 7, 1882

Nominee George Washington Glick John St. John Charles L. Robinson Party Democratic Republican Greenback Popular vote 83,232 75,158 20,933 Percentage 46.40% 41.90% 11.67%

Governor before election John St. John Republican Elected Governor George Washington Glick Democratic

The 1882 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882. Democratic nominee George Washington Glick defeated incumbent Republican John St. John with 46.40% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George Washington Glick, Democratic
• John St. John, Republican

Other candidates

• Charles L. Robinson, Greenback

Results

1882 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Washington Glick	83,232	46.40%
	Republican	John St. John	75,158	41.90%
	Greenback	Charles L. Robinson	20,933	11.67%
Majority			8,074
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing