1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1879. Democratic nominee Luke P. Blackburn defeated Republican nominee Walter Evans with 55.43% of the vote.

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 4, 1879
 
Nominee Luke P. Blackburn Walter Evans Charles W. Cook
Party Democratic Republican Greenback
Popular vote 125,399 81,881 18,954
Percentage 55.43% 36.19% 8.38%
Governor before election

James B. McCreary
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Luke P. Blackburn
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Luke P. Blackburn, Democratic
  • Walter Evans, Republican

Other candidates

  • Charles W. Cook, Greenback

Results
1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Luke P. Blackburn 125,399 55.43%
Republican Walter Evans 81,881 36.19%
Greenback Charles W. Cook 18,954 8.38%
Majority 43,518
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
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