1900 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1900 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Incumbent Republican William Eugene Stanley defeated People's Party nominee John W. Breidenthal with 52.25% of the vote.

1900 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 6, 1900

Nominee William Eugene Stanley John W. Breidenthal Party Republican People's Popular vote 181,897 164,793 Percentage 52.25% 47.33%

Governor before election William Eugene Stanley Republican Elected Governor William Eugene Stanley Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• William Eugene Stanley, Republican

Other candidates

• John W. Breidenthal, People's
• G. C. Clemens, Social Democratic
• Frank Holsinger, Prohibition

Results

1900 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	William Eugene Stanley	181,897	52.25%
	People's	John W. Breidenthal	164,793	47.33%
	Social Democratic	G. C. Clemens	1,258	0.36%
	Prohibition	Frank Holsinger	212	0.06%
Majority			17,104
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-27.