1804 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1804 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1800 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1800
Next Election:1808 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1808
Election Date:6 August 1804
Nominee1:Christopher Greenup
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:25,917
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:James Garrard
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Christopher Greenup
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)

The 1804 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 6 August 1804 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district Christopher Greenup was easily elected as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 August 1804, Democratic-Republican nominee Christopher Greenup won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Greenup was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Kentucky on 28 August 1804.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Christopher Greenup. National Governors Association. 22 April 2024.
  2. Web site: KY Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 15 April 2005 . 22 April 2024.