1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1874 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Osborn defeated Democratic nominee James C. Cusey with 56.41% of the vote.

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 3, 1874
 
Nominee Thomas A. Osborn James C. Cusey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,794 35,301
Percentage 56.41% 40.81%
Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

 Elected Governor

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Thomas A. Osborn, Republican
  • James C. Cusey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. K. Marshall, Temperance

Results
1874 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Thomas A. Osborn 48,794 56.41%
Democratic James C. Cusey 35,301 40.81%
Prohibition W. K. Marshall 2,277 2.63%
Majority 13,493
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
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