1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1887. Democratic nominee Simon Bolivar Buckner defeated Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley with 50.70% of the vote.

1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 1, 1887
 
Nominee Simon Bolivar Buckner William O'Connell Bradley
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 143,270 126,473
Percentage 50.70% 44.76%
Governor before election

J. Proctor Knott
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Simon Bolivar Buckner
Democratic

Elections in Kentucky
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Simon Bolivar Buckner, Democratic
  • William O'Connell Bradley, Republican

Other candidates

  • Fontaine T. Fox, Prohibition
  • A. H. Cardin, Union Labor

Results
1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Simon Bolivar Buckner 143,270 50.70%
Republican William O'Connell Bradley 126,473 44.76%
Prohibition Fontaine T. Fox 8,394 2.97%
Independent A. H. Cardin 4,434 1.57%
Majority 28,081
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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