The 1800 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 6 May 1800 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Garrard won re-election against fellow Democratic-Republican candidates Benjamin Logan, Thomas Todd and Christopher Greenup in the first election decided by popular vote.[1]
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General election edit
On election day, 6 May 1800, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Garrard won re-election by a margin of 1,645 votes against his foremost opponent and fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Christopher Greenup, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Garrard was sworn in for his second term on 1 June 1800.[2]
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | James Garrard (incumbent) | 8,390 | 39.40 | |
Democratic-Republican | Christopher Greenup | 6,745 | 31.67 | |
Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Logan | 3,995 | 18.76 | |
Democratic-Republican | Thomas Todd | 2,166 | 10.17 | |
Total votes | 21,296 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References edit
- ^ "James Garrard". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 15 April 2005. Retrieved 22 April 2024.