1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878

Nominee John St. John John R. Goodin David P. Mitchell Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 74,020 37,208 27,057 Percentage 53.52% 26.91% 19.57%

Governor before election George T. Anthony Republican Elected Governor John St. John Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John St. John, Republican
• John R. Goodin, Democratic

Other candidates

• David P. Mitchell, Greenback

Results

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	John St. John	74,020	53.52%
	Democratic	John R. Goodin	37,208	26.91%
	Greenback	David P. Mitchell	27,057	19.57%
Majority			36,812
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.