1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

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NomineeThomas A. OsbornJames C. Cusey
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote48,79435,301
Percentage56.41%40.81%

Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • W. K. Marshall, Temperance

Results

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanThomas A. Osborn (incumbent) 48,794 56.41%
DemocraticJames C. Cusey35,30140.81%
ProhibitionW. K. Marshall2,2772.63%
Majority13,493
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References