1888 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1888 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Lyman U. Humphrey defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 54.68% of the vote.
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November 6, 1888
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 County results Humphrey: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Martin: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Lyman U. Humphrey, Republican
- John Martin, Democratic
Other candidates
- Peter Percival Elder, Union Labor
- Jeremiah D. Botkin, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Lyman U. Humphrey | 180,841 | 54.68% | ||
| Democratic | John Martin | 107,582 | 32.53% | ||
| Labor | Peter Percival Elder | 35,847 | 10.84% | ||
| Prohibition | Jeremiah D. Botkin | 6,439 | 1.95% | ||
| Majority | 73,259 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||