1880 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1880 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1878 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1878
Next Election:1882 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1882
Election Date:November 2, 1880
Nominee1:John St. John
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:115,144
Percentage1:57.90%
Nominee2:Edmund G. Ross
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:63,557
Percentage2:31.96%
Nominee3:H. P. Vrooman
Party3:Greenback Party
Popular Vote3:19,481
Percentage3:9.80%
Governor
Before Election:John St. John
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John St. John
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1880 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican John St. John defeated Democratic nominee Edmund G. Ross with 57.90% of the vote.

General election

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