1900 Kansas gubernatorial election

1900 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 6, 1900
 
NomineeWilliam Eugene StanleyJohn W. Breidenthal
PartyRepublicanPopulist
Popular vote181,897164,793
Percentage52.25%47.33%

County results
Stanley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Breidenthal:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William Eugene Stanley
Republican

Elected Governor

William Eugene Stanley
Republican

The 1900 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Incumbent Republican William Eugene Stanley defeated People's Party nominee John W. Breidenthal with 52.25% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Eugene Stanley, Republican

Other candidates

  • John W. Breidenthal, People's
  • G. C. Clemens, Social Democratic
  • Frank Holsinger, Prohibition

Results

1900 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanWilliam Eugene Stanley (incumbent) 181,897 52.25%
PopulistJohn W. Breidenthal164,79347.33%
Social DemocraticG. C. Clemens1,2580.36%
ProhibitionFrank Holsinger2120.06%
Majority17,104
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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