1800 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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The 1800 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on May 6, 1800, in order to elect the governor of Kentucky. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Garrard won re-election against fellow Democratic-Republican candidates Benjamin Logan, Thomas Todd and Christopher Greenup in the first election decided by popular vote.[1]
May 6, 1800
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General election
On election day, May 6, 1800, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Garrard won re-election by a margin of 1,645 votes against his foremost opponent and fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Christopher Greenup, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Garrard was sworn in for his second term on June 1, 1800.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | James Garrard (incumbent) | 8,390 | 39.40 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Christopher Greenup | 6,745 | 31.67 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Logan | 3,995 | 18.76 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Thomas Todd | 2,166 | 10.17 | |
| Total votes | 21,296 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||