1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election|
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 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% |
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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
References
