1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1879. Democratic nominee Luke P. Blackburn defeated Republican nominee Walter Evans with 55.43% of the vote.

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 4, 1879
 
Nominee Luke P. Blackburn Walter Evans Charles W. Cook
Party Democratic Republican Greenback
Popular vote 125,399 81,881 18,954
Percentage 55.43% 36.19% 8.38%

County results
Blackburn:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Evans:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cook:      40–50%

Governor before election

James B. McCreary
Democratic

Elected Governor

Luke P. Blackburn
Democratic

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