1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

August 2, 1875

Nominee James B. McCreary John Marshall Harlan Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 126,976 90,795 Percentage 58.31% 41.69%

County results McCreary:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Harlan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Preston Leslie Democratic Elected Governor James B. McCreary Democratic

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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