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The 1874 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Osborn defeated Democratic nominee James C. Cusey with 56.41% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Thomas A. Osborn, Republican
  • James C. Cusey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. K. Marshall, Temperance

Results

1874 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Thomas A. Osborn (incumbent) 48,794 56.41%
Democratic James C. Cusey 35,301 40.81%
Prohibition W. K. Marshall 2,277 2.63%
Majority 13,493
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved August 3, 2020.