1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1883. Democratic nominee J. Proctor Knott defeated Republican nominee Thomas Z. Morrow with 59.97% of the vote.

1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 3, 1883
 
Nominee J. Proctor Knott Thomas Z. Morrow
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 133,615 89,181
Percentage 59.97% 40.03%
Governor before election

Luke P. Blackburn
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Proctor Knott
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates
  • J. Proctor Knott, Democratic
  • Thomas Z. Morrow, Republican

Results
1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. Proctor Knott 133,615 59.97%
Republican Thomas Z. Morrow 89,181 40.03%
Majority 44,434
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
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