1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1875. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.31% of the vote.

1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 2, 1875
 
Nominee James B. McCreary John Marshall Harlan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,976 90,795
Percentage 58.31% 41.69%
Governor before election

Preston Leslie
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James B. McCreary
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates
  • James B. McCreary, Democratic
  • John Marshall Harlan, Republican

Results
1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic James B. McCreary 126,976 58.31%
Republican John Marshall Harlan 90,795 41.69%
Majority 36,181
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
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