1868 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1868 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1866 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1866
Next Election:1870 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1870
Election Date:3 November 1868
Nominee1:James M. Harvey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:29,795
Percentage1:68.22%
Nominee2:George Washington Glick
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:13,881
Percentage2:31.78%
Governor
Before Election:Nehemiah Green
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James M. Harvey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1868 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1868 in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Kansas Senate James M. Harvey defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Kansas State Legislature George Washington Glick.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 November 1868, Republican nominee James M. Harvey won the election by a margin of 15,914 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee George Washington Glick, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harvey was sworn in as the 5th Governor of Kansas on 11 January 1869.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James M. Harvey. National Governors Association. 7 July 2023.
  2. Web site: KS Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 July 2005 . 7 July 2023.