1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878

Nominee John St. John John R. Goodin David P. Mitchell Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 74,020 37,208 27,057 Percentage 53.52% 26.91% 19.57%

County results St. John:     30-40%     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%      80-90% Goodin:     40-50%     50-60% Mitchell:     40-50%      No Votes

Governor before election George T. Anthony Republican Elected Governor John St. John Republican

The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John St. John, Republican
• John R. Goodin, Democratic

Other candidates

• David P. Mitchell, Greenback

Results

1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John St. John	74,020	53.52%
	Democratic	John R. Goodin	37,208	26.91%
	Greenback	David P. Mitchell	27,057	19.57%
Majority			36,812
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing