1876 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1876 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876. Republican nominee George T. Anthony defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 56.78% of the vote.
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November 7, 1876
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 County results Anthony: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% >90% Martin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George T. Anthony, Republican
- John Martin, Democratic
Other candidates
- M. E. Hudson, Independent
- J. Paulson, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George T. Anthony | 69,176 | 56.78% | ||
| Democratic | John Martin | 46,201 | 37.92% | ||
| Independent | M. E. Hudson | 6,020 | 4.94% | ||
| Prohibition | J. Paulson | 393 | 0.32% | ||
| Majority | 22,975 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||