1891 Kentucky gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1891 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1887
Next Election:1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Next Year:1895
Election Date:August 3, 1891
Nominee1:John Y. Brown
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:144,168
Percentage1:49.85%
Nominee2:Andrew T. Wood
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,087
Percentage2:40.14%
Nominee3:S. B. Erwin
Party3:People's Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:25,631
Percentage3:8.86%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Simon Bolivar Buckner
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Y. Brown
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1891 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1891. Democratic nominee John Y. Brown defeated Republican nominee Andrew T. Wood with 49.85% of the vote.

General election

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Other candidates