1867 Kentucky gubernatorial election
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The 1867 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on 5 August 1867 in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Democratic nominee and former Acting Whig Governor John L. Helm defeated Republican nominee Sidney M. Barnes and Conservative nominee William B. Kinkead.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 5 August 1867, former Acting Governor and Democratic nominee John L. Helm won the election by a margin of 56,277 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Sidney M. Barnes, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Helm was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Kentucky on 3 September 1867.[2]
Results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John L. Helm | 90,216 | 65.70 | |
Republican | Sidney M. Barnes | 33,939 | 24.72 | |
Conservative | William B. Kinkead | 13,167 | 9.58 | |
Total votes | 137,322 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References[edit]
- ^ "John LaRue Helm". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "KY Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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