1875 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1875 occurred on October 12, 1875. Incumbent governor John F. Hartranft, a Republican, was a candidate for re-election. Hartranft defeated Democratic candidate Cyrus L. Pershing to win another term.

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1875
October 12, 1875 (1875-10-12)
 
Nominee John F. Hartranft Cyrus L. Pershing
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 304,175 292,145
Percentage 49.9% 47.9%
County Results
Governor before election

John F. Hartranft
Republican

 Elected Governor

John F. Hartranft
Republican

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Results
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1875[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John F. Hartranft 304,175 49.90
Democratic Cyrus L. Pershing 292,145 47.93
Prohibition R. Audley Brown 13,244 2.17
Total votes 609,564 100.00

References
  1. "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 2 May 2013.


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