The 1880 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican John St. John defeated Democratic nominee Edmund G. Ross with 57.90% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John St. John, Republican
  • Edmund G. Ross, Democratic

Other candidates

  • H. P. Vrooman, Greenback
  • J. P. Culver, Prohibition
  • F. M. Stringfield, Independent

Results

References


A historical review of the causes and issues that led to the overthrow

Polls show the Kansas gubernatorial race is already tighter than

1884 United States presidential election in Kansas Wikipedia

1932 Kansas Gubernatorial Election Map (BFTB) Mock Elections Wiki

HarpWeek Elections 1880 Large Cartoons