1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Luke P. Blackburn, Democratic
• Walter Evans, Republican

Other candidates

• Charles W. Cook, Greenback

Results

1879 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Luke P. Blackburn	125,399	55.43%	−2.88%
	Republican	Walter Evans	81,881	36.19%	−5.50%
	Greenback	Charles W. Cook	18,954	8.38%	N/A
Majority			43,518	19.24%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing