1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 4, 1879
 
Nominee Luke P. Blackburn Walter Evans Charles W. Cook
Party Democratic Republican Greenback
Popular vote 125,399 81,881 18,954
Percentage 55.43% 36.19% 8.38%
County results
Blackburn:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Evans:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cook:      40–50%
Governor before election

James B. McCreary
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Luke P. Blackburn
Democratic

The 1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1879. Democratic nominee Luke P. Blackburn defeated Republican nominee Walter Evans with 55.43% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Luke P. Blackburn, Democratic
  • Walter Evans, Republican

Other candidates

  • Charles W. Cook, Greenback

Results

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Luke P. Blackburn 125,399 55.43% -2.88%
Republican Walter Evans 81,881 36.19% -5.50%
Greenback Charles W. Cook 18,954 8.38% N/A
Majority 43,518 19.24%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
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