1879_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election
	County results; Blackburn: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%; Evans: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%; Cook: 40–50%
Governor before election; James B. McCreary; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Luke P. Blackburn; Democratic

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Election for Governor of Kentucky

The 1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1879. Democratic nominee Luke P. Blackburn defeated Republican nominee Walter Evans with 55.43% of the vote.

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Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Luke P. Blackburn	125,399	55.43%	-2.88%
	Republican	Walter Evans	81,881	36.19%	-5.50%
	Greenback	Charles W. Cook	18,954	8.38%	N/A
Majority			43,518	19.24%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election