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The 1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1895. Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley defeated Democratic nominee Parker Watkins Hardin with 48.29% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William O'Connell Bradley, Republican
- Parker Watkins Hardin, Democratic
Other candidates
- Thomas S. Petit, People's
- T.P. Demaree, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William O'Connell Bradley | 172,436 | 48.29% | +8.15% | |
| Democratic | Parker Watkins Hardin | 163,524 | 45.80% | −4.05% | |
| Populist | Thomas S. Pettit | 16,911 | 4.74% | −4.12% | |
| Prohibition | T.P. Demaree | 4,186 | 1.17% | +0.03% | |
| Majority | 8,912 | 2.49% | |||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 6, 2020.