1866 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1866 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1866 in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Incumbent Republican Governor of Kansas Samuel J. Crawford defeated Democratic nominee J. L. McDowell.[1]

1866 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel J. Crawford J. L. McDowell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 19,370 8,151
Percentage 70.38% 29.62%

County results
Schoeppel:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
McDowell:      50–60%

Governor before election

Samuel J. Crawford
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel J. Crawford
Republican

General election

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On election day, 6 November 1866, Republican nominee Samuel J. Crawford won re-election by a margin of 11,219 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee J. L. McDowell, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Crawford was sworn in for his second term on 11 January 1867.[2]

Results

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Kansas gubernatorial election, 1866
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Samuel J. Crawford (incumbent) 19,370 70.38
Democratic J. L. McDowell 8,151 29.62
Total votes 27,521 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "KANSAS.; The National Union Convention". nytimes.com. September 21, 1866. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "KS Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 26, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2023.