1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1879. Democratic nominee Luke P. Blackburn defeated Republican nominee Walter Evans with 55.43% of the vote.

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

August 4, 1879

Nominee Luke P. Blackburn Walter Evans Charles W. Cook Party Democratic Republican Greenback Popular vote 125,399 81,881 18,954 Percentage 55.43% 36.19% 8.38%

County results Blackburn:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Evans:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Cook:      40–50%

Governor before election James B. McCreary Democratic Elected Governor Luke P. Blackburn Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Luke P. Blackburn, Democratic
• Walter Evans, Republican

Other candidates

• Charles W. Cook, Greenback

Results

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Luke P. Blackburn	125,399	55.43%	-2.88%
	Republican	Walter Evans	81,881	36.19%	-5.50%
	Greenback	Charles W. Cook	18,954	8.38%	N/A
Majority			43,518	19.24%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing