The 1868 Kentucky gubernatorial special election was held in August 1868. Incumbent Democrat John W. Stevenson, who assumed office after the death of governor John L. Helm on September 8, 1867, defeated Republican nominee H. Tarvin Baker with 81.64% of the vote.
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 County results Stevenson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Baker: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No returns: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. Stevenson (incumbent) | 114,412 | 81.6% | |
| Republican | H. Tarvin Baker | 25,734 | 18.4% | |
| Total votes | 140,146 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b c United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911 : The Official Results by State and County. McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers. 2010. pp. 215–216. ISBN 9780786456468. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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