1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election
November 5, 1895
 
Nominee William O'Connell Bradley Parker Watkins Hardin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 172,436 163,524
Percentage 48.29% 45.80%
Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hardin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

John Y. Brown
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William O'Connell Bradley
Republican

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

1895 Kentucky gubernatorial election[1]
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

  1. ↑ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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