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1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1876 November 5, 1878 1880 →
 
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%

County results
St. John:     30-40%     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%      80-90%
Goodin:     40-50%     50-60%
Mitchell:     40-50%
     No Votes

Governor before election

George T. Anthony
Republican

Elected Governor

John St. John
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • David P. Mitchell, Greenback

Results

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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

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved July 29, 2020.