1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1874 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Osborn defeated Democratic nominee James C. Cusey with 56.41% of the vote.

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1872 November 3, 1874 1876 →
 
Nominee Thomas A. Osborn James C. Cusey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,794 35,301
Percentage 56.41% 40.81%

Governor before election

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Osborn
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Thomas A. Osborn, Republican
  • James C. Cusey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. K. Marshall, Temperance

Results edit

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Thomas A. Osborn (incumbent) 48,794 56.41%
Democratic James C. Cusey 35,301 40.81%
Prohibition W. K. Marshall 2,277 2.63%
Majority 13,493
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved August 3, 2020.