The 1875 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1875. Democratic nominee James B. McCreary defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.31% of the vote.
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![]() County results McCreary: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Harlan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Candidates
- James B. McCreary, Democratic
- John Marshall Harlan, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | James B. McCreary | 126,976 | 58.31% | −0.30% | |
Republican | John Marshall Harlan | 90,795 | 41.69% | +0.30% | |
Majority | 36,181 | 16.62% | |||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
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