1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1883. Democratic nominee J. Proctor Knott defeated Republican nominee Thomas Z. Morrow with 59.97% of the vote.

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1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

← 1879 August 3, 1883 1887 â†’

Nominee J. Proctor Knott Thomas Z. Morrow Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 133,615 89,181 Percentage 59.97% 40.03%

County results Knott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Morrow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Luke P. Blackburn Democratic Elected Governor J. Proctor Knott Democratic

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