1870 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1870 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1870, in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Incumbent Republican Governor of Kansas James M. Harvey defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp.^[1][2]

1870 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee James M. Harvey Isaac Sharp Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 40,667 20,496 Percentage 66.37% 33.45%

County results Harvey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Sharp:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election James M. Harvey Republican Elected Governor James M. Harvey Republican

General election

On election day, November 8, 1870, Republican nominee James M. Harvey won re-election by a margin of 20,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harvey was sworn in for his second term on January 13, 1871.^[3]

Results

Kansas gubernatorial election, 1870

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	James M. Harvey (incumbent)	40,667	66.37
	Democratic	Isaac Sharp	20,496	33.45
		Scattering	108	0.18
Total votes			61,271	100.00
	Republican hold