1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Election for Governor of Kentucky

1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election
← 1891 November 5, 1895 1899 →
 
Nominee William O'Connell Bradley Parker Watkins Hardin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 172,436 163,524
Percentage 48.29% 45.80%

County results
Congressional district results
Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hardin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Y. Brown
Democratic

Elected Governor

William O'Connell Bradley
Republican

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The 1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1895. Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley defeated Democratic nominee Parker Watkins Hardin with 48.29% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William O'Connell Bradley, Republican
  • Parker Watkins Hardin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Thomas S. Petit, People's
  • T.P. Demaree, Prohibition

Results

1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William O'Connell Bradley 172,436 48.29% +8.15%
Democratic Parker Watkins Hardin 163,524 45.80% -4.05%
Populist Thomas S. Pettit 16,911 4.74% -4.12%
Prohibition T.P. Demaree 4,186 1.17% +0.03%
Majority 8,912 2.49%
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 6, 2020.