1884 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1884 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884. Republican nominee John Martin defeated Democratic incumbent George Washington Glick with 55.34% of the vote.

1884 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Martin George Washington Glick
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 146,777 108,284
Percentage 55.34% 40.83%

Governor before election

George Washington Glick
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Martin
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • John Martin, Republican
  • George Washington Glick, Democratic

Other candidates

  • H.L. Phillips, Greenback Labor

Results edit

1884 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Martin 146,777 55.34%
Democratic George Washington Glick (incumbent) 108,284 40.83%
Greenback H.L. Phillips 9,998 3.77%
Majority 38,493
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved July 12, 2020.