1882 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1882 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882. Democratic nominee George Washington Glick defeated incumbent Republican John St. John with 46.40% of the vote.

1882 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Washington Glick John St. John Charles L. Robinson Party Democratic Republican Greenback Popular vote 83,232 75,158 20,933 Percentage 46.40% 41.90% 11.67%

County results Glick:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% St. John:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election John St. John Republican Elected Governor George Washington Glick Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George Washington Glick, Democratic
• John St. John, Republican

Other candidates

• Charles L. Robinson, Greenback

Results

1882 Kansas gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Washington Glick	83,232	46.40%
	Republican	John St. John (incumbent)	75,158	41.90%
	Greenback	Charles L. Robinson	20,933	11.67%
Majority			8,074
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing