1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1884 November 2, 1886 1888 →
 
Nominee John Martin Thomas Moonlight
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 149,715 115,667
Percentage 54.74% 42.29%

County results
Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Moonlight:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

John Martin
Republican

Elected Governor

John Martin
Republican

The 1886 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican John Martin defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Moonlight with 54.74% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John Martin, Republican
  • Thomas Moonlight, Democratic

Other candidates

  • C. H. Brancombe, Prohibition

Results

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1886 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Martin (incumbent) 149,715 54.74%
Democratic Thomas Moonlight 115,667 42.29%
Prohibition C. H. Brancombe 8,094 2.96%
Majority 34,048
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 11, 2020.