1878 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee John St. John John R. Goodin David P. Mitchell Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 74,020 37,208 27,057 Percentage 53.52% 26.91% 19.57%

County results St. John:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%      80–90% Goodin:     40–50%     50–60% Mitchell:     40–50%      No Votes

Governor before election George T. Anthony Republican Elected Governor John St. John Republican

The 1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee John St. John defeated Democratic nominee John R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.

Major party candidates

• John St. John, Republican
• John R. Goodin, Democratic

Other candidates

• David P. Mitchell, Greenback