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1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election
← 1879 August 3, 1883 1887 →
 
Nominee J. Proctor Knott Thomas Z. Morrow
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 133,615 89,181
Percentage 59.97% 40.03%

County results
Knott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Morrow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Luke P. Blackburn
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Proctor Knott
Democratic

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The 1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1883. Democratic nominee J. Proctor Knott defeated Republican nominee Thomas Z. Morrow with 59.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • J. Proctor Knott, Democratic
  • Thomas Z. Morrow, Republican

Results

1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Proctor Knott 133,615 59.97% +4.54%
Republican Thomas Z. Morrow 89,181 40.03% +3.84%
Majority 44,434 19.94%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
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