1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1876 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876. Republican nominee George T. Anthony defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 56.78% of the vote.

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee George T. Anthony John Martin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 69,176 46,201 Percentage 56.78% 37.92%

County results Anthony:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Thomas A. Osborn Republican Elected Governor George T. Anthony Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George T. Anthony, Republican
• John Martin, Democratic

Other candidates

• M. E. Hudson, Independent
• J. Paulson, Prohibition

Results

1876 Kansas gubernatorial election^[1][2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George T. Anthony	69,176	56.78%
	Democratic	John Martin	46,201	37.92%
	Independent	M. E. Hudson	6,020	4.94%
	Prohibition	J. Paulson	393	0.32%
Majority			22,975
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing