1868 Kentucky gubernatorial special election

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 R. Tarvin Baker with 81.64% of the vote.

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1868 Kentucky gubernatorial special election

← 1867 August 1868 1871 â†’

Nominee John W. Stevenson R. Tarvin Baker Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 114,412 25,734 Percentage 81.64% 18.36%

County results Stevenson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Baker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No returns:

Governor before election John W. Stevenson Democratic Elected Governor John W. Stevenson Democratic

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