1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1874November 7, 18761878 →
 
NomineeGeorge T. AnthonyJohn Martin
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote69,17646,201
Percentage56.78%37.92%

Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

Elected Governor

George T. Anthony
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • J. Hudson, Independent

Results

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanGeorge T. Anthony 69,176 56.78%
DemocraticJohn Martin46,20137.92%
IndependentJ. Hudson6,0204.94%
Majority22,975
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References