1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1871. Incumbent Democrat Preston Leslie defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.61% of the vote.

1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 7, 1871
 
Nominee Preston Leslie John Marshall Harlan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,445 89,298
Percentage 58.61% 41.39%

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

Governor before election

Preston Leslie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Preston Leslie
Democratic

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