1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 2, 1886
 
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

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
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References

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