1886 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1886 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican John Martin defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Moonlight with 54.74% of the vote.
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November 2, 1886
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 County results Martin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Moonlight: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John Martin, Republican
- Thomas Moonlight, Democratic
Other candidates
- C. H. Brancombe, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Martin (incumbent) | 149,715 | 54.74% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas Moonlight | 115,667 | 42.29% | ||
| Prohibition | C. H. Brancombe | 8,094 | 2.96% | ||
| Majority | 34,048 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||