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 County resultsBlackburn: 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% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 17, 2020.