1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878

Nominee John St. John John R. Goodin David P. Mitchell Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 74,020 37,208 27,057 Percentage 53.52% 26.91% 19.57%

County results St. John:     30-40%     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%      80-90% Goodin:     40-50%     50-60% Mitchell:     40-50%      No Votes

Governor before election George T. Anthony Republican Elected Governor John St. John Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John St. John, Republican
• John R. Goodin, Democratic

Other candidates

• David P. Mitchell, Greenback

Results

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John St. John	74,020	53.52%
	Democratic	John R. Goodin	37,208	26.91%
	Greenback	David P. Mitchell	27,057	19.57%
Majority			36,812
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing