1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1887. Democratic nominee Simon Bolivar Buckner defeated Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley with 50.70% of the vote.

1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 1, 1887
 
Nominee Simon Bolivar Buckner William O'Connell Bradley
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 143,270 126,473
Percentage 50.70% 44.76%

County results
Buckner:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Cardin:      30–40%

Governor before election

J. Proctor Knott
Democratic

Elected Governor

Simon Bolivar Buckner
Democratic

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