1888 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1888 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Lyman U. Humphrey defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 54.68% of the vote.

1888 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Lyman U. Humphrey John Martin Peter Percival Elder
Party Republican Democratic Labor
Popular vote 180,841 107,582 35,847
Percentage 54.68% 32.53% 10.84%
Governor before election

John Martin
Republican

 Elected Governor

Lyman U. Humphrey
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Lyman U. Humphrey, Republican
  • John Martin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Peter Percival Elder, Union Labor
  • Jeremiah D. Botkin, Prohibition

Results
1888 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Lyman U. Humphrey 180,841 54.68%
Democratic John Martin 107,582 32.53%
Labor Peter Percival Elder 35,847 10.84%
Prohibition Jeremiah D. Botkin 6,439 1.95%
Majority 73,259
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
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