1878 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.
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November 5, 1878
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 County results St. John: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Goodin: 40â50% 50â60% Mitchell: 40â50% No Votes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John St. John, Republican
- John R. Goodin, Democratic
Other candidates
- David P. Mitchell, Greenback
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John St. John | 74,020 | 53.52% | ||
| Democratic | John R. Goodin | 37,208 | 26.91% | ||
| Greenback | David P. Mitchell | 27,057 | 19.57% | ||
| Majority | 36,812 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||