The 1880 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican John St. John defeated Democratic nominee Edmund G. Ross with 57.90% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- John St. John, Republican
- Edmund G. Ross, Democratic
Other candidates
- H. P. Vrooman, Greenback
- J. P. Culver, Prohibition
- F. M. Stringfield, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John St. John (incumbent) | 115,144 | 57.90% | ||
| Democratic | Edmund G. Ross | 63,557 | 31.96% | ||
| Greenback | H. P. Vrooman | 19,481 | 9.80% | ||
| Prohibition | J. P. Culver | 435 | 0.22% | ||
| Independent | F. M. Stringfield | 210 | 0.11% | ||
| Majority | 51,587 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved July 17, 2020.