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The 1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1875. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.31% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • James B. McCreary, Democratic
  • John Marshall Harlan, Republican

Results

1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James B. McCreary 126,976 58.31% -0.30%
Republican John Marshall Harlan 90,795 41.69% +0.30%
Majority 36,181 16.62%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 21, 2020.