1870 Kansas gubernatorial election

8 November 1870
 
Nominee James M. Harvey Isaac Sharp
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 40,667 20,496
Percentage 66.37% 33.45%

Governor before election

James M. Harvey
Republican

Elected Governor

James M. Harvey
Republican

The 1870 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1870 in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Incumbent Republican Governor of Kansas James M. Harvey defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp.[1][2]

General election

On election day, 8 November 1870, Republican nominee James M. Harvey won re-election by a margin of 20,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harvey was sworn in for his second term on 13 January 1871.[3]

Results

Kansas gubernatorial election, 1870
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James M. Harvey (incumbent) 40,667 66.37
Democratic Isaac Sharp 20,496 33.45
Scattering 108 0.18
Total votes 61,271 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. โ†‘ "James M. Harvey". National Governors Association. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  2. โ†‘ "MORRIS COUNTY, Part 10". kancoll.org. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  3. โ†‘ "KS Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 21, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
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