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The 1796 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 27 May 1795 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic-Republican candidate James Garrard was elected on the second ballot by an electoral college vote against fellow Democratic-Republican candidates Benjamin Logan, Thomas Todd and John Brown. The exact results of the second ballot are unknown.
Until 1800, Kentucky elected its governors through electors who were chosen via popular vote from the same districts as the Kentucky House of Representatives.
General election
On election day, 27 May 1795, Democratic-Republican nominee James Garrard won the election after being chosen by an electoral college vote on the second ballot, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Garrard was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of Kentucky on 7 June 1796.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Logan | 21 | 40.39 | |
Democratic-Republican | James Garrard | 16 | 30.77 | |
Democratic-Republican | Thomas Todd | 14 | 26.92 | |
Democratic-Republican | John Brown | 1 | 1.92 | |
Total votes | 52 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | James Garrard | No Data | No Data | |
Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Logan | No Data | No Data | |
Total votes | No Data | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
- "James Garrard". National Governors Association. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland & Company. p. 68. ISBN 9780786414390.
- "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2024.