1888 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1888 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1886 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1886
Next Election:1890 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1890
Election Date:November 6, 1888
Nominee1:Lyman U. Humphrey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:180,841
Percentage1:54.68%
Nominee2:John Martin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:107,582
Percentage2:32.53%
Nominee3:Peter Percival Elder
Party3:Labor Party (United States, 19th century)
Popular Vote3:35,847
Percentage3:10.84%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:John Martin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Lyman U. Humphrey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1888 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Lyman U. Humphrey defeated Democratic nominee John Martin with 54.68% of the vote.

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