1886 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1886 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1884 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1888 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1888
Election Date:November 2, 1886
Nominee1:John Martin
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:149,715
Percentage1:54.74%
Nominee2:Thomas Moonlight
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:115,667
Percentage2:42.29%
Governor
Before Election:John Martin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John Martin
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1886 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican John Martin defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Moonlight with 54.74% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

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Other candidates