1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1895. Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley defeated Democratic nominee Parker Watkins Hardin with 48.29% of the vote.

1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 5, 1895
 
Nominee William O'Connell Bradley Parker Watkins Hardin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 172,436 163,524
Percentage 48.29% 45.80%
Governor before election

John Y. Brown
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William O'Connell Bradley
Republican

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William O'Connell Bradley, Republican
  • Parker Watkins Hardin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Thomas S. Petit, People's
  • T.P. Demaree, Prohibition

Results
1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William O'Connell Bradley 172,436 48.29%
Democratic Parker Watkins Hardin 163,524 45.80%
People's Thomas S. Pettit 16,911 4.74%
Prohibition T.P. Demaree 4,186 1.17%
Majority 8,912
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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