1892 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1892 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. People's Party nominee Lorenzo D. Lewelling defeated Republican nominee Abram W. Smith with 50.04% of the vote.

1892 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 8, 1892
 
Nominee Lorenzo D. Lewelling Abram W. Smith
Party People's Republican
Popular vote 162,507 158,075
Percentage 50.04% 48.67%
Governor before election

Lyman U. Humphrey
Republican

 Elected Governor

Lorenzo D. Lewelling
People's

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Abram W. Smith, Republican

Other candidates

  • Lorenzo D. Lewelling, People's
  • I.O. Pickering, Prohibition

Results
1892 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
People's Lorenzo D. Lewelling 162,507 50.04%
Republican Abram W. Smith 158,075 48.67%
Prohibition I.O. Pickering 4,178 1.29%
Majority 4,432
Turnout
People's gain from Republican Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
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