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The 1796 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 27 May 1795 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic-Republican candidate James Garrard was elected on the second ballot by an electoral college vote against fellow Democratic-Republican candidates Benjamin Logan, Thomas Todd and John Brown. The exact results of the second ballot are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 27 May 1795, Democratic-Republican nominee James Garrard won the election after being chosen by an electoral college vote on the second ballot, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Garrard was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of Kentucky on 7 June 1796.[2]

Results

First Ballot
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Benjamin Logan 21 40.39
Democratic-Republican James Garrard 16 30.77
Democratic-Republican Thomas Todd 14 26.92
Democratic-Republican John Brown 1 1.92
Total votes 52 100.00
Second Ballot
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican James Garrard 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "James Garrard". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.