1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1875. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.31% of the vote.

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1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

← 1871 August 2, 1875 1879 â†’

Nominee James B. McCreary John Marshall Harlan Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 126,976 90,795 Percentage 58.31% 41.69%

County results McCreary:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Harlan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Preston Leslie Democratic Elected Governor James B. McCreary Democratic

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